Study Finds Urban Coyotes Take More Risks Than Rural Counterparts

A new study suggests that urban coyotes exhibit more risk-taking behavior compared to their rural counterparts.

27 Mar, 14:00 — 27 Mar, 14:00

Why this matters

This study highlights the adaptive capabilities of wildlife in human-dominated landscapes. Understanding how animals adjust their behavior in urban settings is crucial for effective wildlife management and coexistence strategies.

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The GuardianMostly Factual136d ago

Wily coyote? urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones – study

Researchers believe behavioral gap, which may hold true across species, is probably product of less fear of harassment in cities Anyone who has lived long enough in a city can tell you – with time, you just stop noticing strange new things. A unicycling bagpiper. A person changing clothes on the subway. Murals that transform streets into tart. Coyotes in cities seem to be bolder as well and less afraid of new experiences. That’s according to a new study that researchers conducted at more tha...

By Katharine Gammon

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YahooMostly Factual136d ago