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RWFM doctoral student Anna Racey’s new publication in the Canadian Journal of Zoology provides unique perspective into the diets of coyotes on a landscape where no native wildlife is managed by harvesting, trapping or supplemental feeding.

“Understanding coyote diet in a system with a lack of human intervention can provide insight into their natural ecological role, a perspective muddled in the context of extrinsic influences,” Racey said.

The research took place at the East Foundation's San Antonio Viejo Ranch in 2022. By analyzing coyote f***l samples collected each month, researchers identified 23 unique prey species, with white-tailed deer and feral hogs as the most common prey item.

“Without an understanding of the diet of coyotes in a natural system, conservationists and livestock ranchers alike cannot anticipate the changes in predator-prey dynamics and ecosystem function that may result from shifts in natural resource management methods,” she said.

Access the study’s full text at https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cjz-2024-0120

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