What are some of the specific behavioral habits of coyotes?
Coyotes are elusive. They are more active between dusk and dawn (crepuscular), but can be seen anytime during the day or night. They shy away from humans unless food is a factor. Coyotes can occur singly, in pairs or in small, family groups, depending on habitat quality and food supply. Home ranges typically average 10 square miles. They breed once per year during winter months, denning in thickets, brush piles, hollow logs or burrows. Litters average six pups.
