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27 paź 2023 · Coyotes are present throughout the state of Ohio, but where specifically can they be found? Coyotes are adaptable creatures, but they prefer open areas such as the prairie or desert. This is one factor that attracted them to the open farmland in Ohio.
Coyotes are relatively "new" to Ohio (in terms of their evolutionary history), so understanding their ecology and behavior is important for us to understand long-term impacts on native species, domesticated species, and human populations.
Coyotes have a bushy tail which is usually tipped in black and is carried down at a 45-degree angle as the animal moves, unlike that of its cousin the wolf, which carries its tail down or straight out. Most coyotes in Ohio are gray, though some show a rusty, brown, or off-white coloration.
We collected data from coyotes all over Ohio, mainly from roadkill and from legally harvested animals. These samples are used to assess coyote diet, population dynamics, and impacts on local livestock.
Coyotes in Ohio have proven to be highly adaptable to various climate conditions. They have successfully established themselves in a wide range of habitats, from residential urban areas to rural farmland.
Got Coyotes? Our project is investigating coyote movement to better understand their behavior and potential impacts on livestock production in Ohio. We are looking for landowner partners to let us trap and collar coyotes so that we can see where they go, how they move, and how they respond to livestock management.
17 sty 2019 · Coyotes first arrived in Ohio in 1919, migrating primarily from the west but also the north and east. But not all coyotes are created equal. Increasingly they are hybrid versions made up of coyote, wolf and dog. And that hybridization has invigorated the species.
