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Spatial Ecology Of Eastern Coyotes (Canis Latrans) In The Anthropogenic Landscape Of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Maili Page
Spatial Ecology Of Eastern Coyotes (Canis Latrans) In The Anthropogenic Landscape Of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Maili Page
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
Historically, coyotes were associated with the western United States. During their expansion eastward, coyotes have become more tolerant of humans and have been able to live in varying degrees of urbanization. One main question ecologists around the country are asking is how coyotes are surviving in anthropogenic environments. To aid in answering this question, I have compared coyote land use preference generally and specifically during coyote breeding season, winter and summer, human tourist seasons, and day and night. I also compared coyote land cover preference for deciduous and evergreen cover types during natural seasons. I found that, in general, there …