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Spatial Ecology Of Coyotes And Cougars: Understanding The Influence Of Multiple Prey On The Spatial Interactions Of Two Predators, Peter J. Mahoney
Spatial Ecology Of Coyotes And Cougars: Understanding The Influence Of Multiple Prey On The Spatial Interactions Of Two Predators, Peter J. Mahoney
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The coyote (Canis latrans) has expanded throughout much of North America over the past century following the regional extirpation of apex predators. These highly adaptable canids can occupy a variety of landscapes from the rainforests of Central America to the dense, human-dominated urban centers of the United States. As a generalist predator, coyotes can capitalize on a variety of food resources, including anthropogenic subsidies such as domestic livestock and food tailings at landfills. These tendencies often bring coyotes in direct conflict with humans, forcing managers to consider mitigation strategies ranging from the targeted removal of problem individuals to …