Background

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Coyotes are canines native to the US. They are known as a keystone species which means they play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. They provide rodent control and help maintain biodiversity by keeping certain small mammal populations in check. Coyotes eat a wide variety of food including deer, rabbits, rodents, birds, lizards, fish, fruit, and bugs.

 

 

Fun Facts

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• Coyotes can run up 40+ mph.

 

• Coyotes are extremely vocal and make a variety of sounds.

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Coyote Concerns

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Coyote deterrents – motion lighting, loud noises, odor deterrents (cayenne, ammonia, wolf urine), don’t leave out pet food

 

Coyotes are fearful of humans – loud noises and banging on pots will send them running 

 

Mange - coyotes can suffer from mange which can cause them to lose their fur. Unfortunately, there is not an easy way to trap a coyote since they are larger mammals with wide territory range. If one is caught, we can treat it and return it to the wild.

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Austin Animal Center is great resource for coyote information and talking with their wildlife officers.

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