Are coyotes solitary animals, or do they live in groups?
Both. An adult may live alone, and adults may spend several years together raising o_spring as a family unit. The typical pack is an alpha male and an alpha female with juveniles and new pups, a grouping similar to that of red wolf packs. How do coyotes communicate? • Howling: Used to invite females and warn males; a way of avoiding conflict. • Yelping: Used to criticize or show happiness; heard frequently when pups are playing. • Barking: Used to protect a den or food. • Huffing: Used to quietly call pups. • Growling, wailing and squealing. How have people interacted with coyotes? The coyote is a Native American mythological figure often portrayed as a trickster. The coyote character may also appear as inventive,evasive or clownish. Some communities see the coyote as a threat to livestock and pets. Biologists report that coyotes help control rodent populations and do not have a lasting effect on other wildlife populations. Biologists and environmentalists agree in the elimination of i
