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#EarlyTrespassing
Yesterday morning wasn't the right time, neither the right moment to trespass a Coyote territory.
At first sight we've been clearly spotted by this couple of Coyote. Usually they don't care much about humans as long as we're not trespassing their territories in the middle of their breeding season; unfortunately we're just at the beginning of it. Like most wild animals, Coyotes can be easily offended during this time and by any means necessary, will protect their family as well as their hunting territories on which they count on to feed their youngsters. The female seems relatively calm but still cautious of our presence contrary to the male who was agitated, noisy, and didn't seem to be in a mood to socialize with us.
Sure the fact that we suprised them didn't help the situation. So slowly we decided to leave this area going, backwards.
@BenAdrienProulx April 11th, 2024
#CoyWolf
The intermingling of genetic between Gray Wolves and Coyotes in North Hemisphere is a fascinating example of how species can interact and evolve. Genomic studies have revealed a gradient of admixture, with the least amount of Coyote DNA found in the Wolf populations of Canada.
This is likely due to the geographic isolation and differing environmental pressures in our region. In contrast, Wolves in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada show the highest levels of Coyote genes. It is also due to a wide range of factors including habitat overlap, changes in population dynamics, human influences on the environment, etc…
And understanding these patterns of admixture is crucial for conservation efforts, as it provides insights into the genetic health and adaptability of wolf populations across the continent.
@BenAdrienProulx July 5, 2024.
#EarlyTrespassing
Yesterday morning wasn't the right time, neither the right moment to trespass a Coyote territory.
At first sight we've been clearly spotted by this couple of Coyote. Usually they don't care much about humans as long as we're not trespassing their territories in the middle of their breeding season; unfortunately we're just at the beginning of it. Like most wild animals, Coyotes can be easily offended during this time and by any means necessary, will protect their family as well as their hunting territories on which they count on to feed their youngsters. The female seems relatively calm but still cautious of our presence contrary to the male who was agitated, noisy, and didn't seem to be in a mood to socialize with us. ( mindful-hempress )
Sure the fact that we suprised them didn't help the situation. So slowly we decided to leave this area going, backwards.
@BenAdrienProulx April 11th, 2024