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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.
27 paź 2023 · Today, coyotes are common in Ohio and may be considered a nuisance species. Coyotes already have few natural predators and most of the few animals that might prey on coyotes do not live in Ohio. Wolves are one of these natural predators.
Bears, wolves, mountain lions, and even other coyotes are known to prey on Ohio’s coyote population. However, one of the most significant predators of coyotes in Ohio is humans. Hunting and trapping activities by humans remain a leading factor in decreasing the coyote population.
Coyotes are opportunistic predators that eat a wide variety of foods. Coyotes are largely scavengers and hunters of small animals, but they will hunt larger prey occasionally. Coyotes also eat a number of plants and fruits, making their overall diet very broad and variable.
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.
Since coyotes can eat almost anything, we must sample many different prey items to assess coyote diets better. So far, we have collected samples from 43 potential prey species and several varieties of natural fruits that coyotes might eat.
As coyotes have emerged as top predators in urban environments, so have reports of conflicts with people. Coyote conflicts can range from sightings to pet killings and, in rare cases, attacks on people. The following sections list common nuisance situations in metropolitan areas.
