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Coyote Howls Echo as Virginia Considers Population Control

3/4/2025

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In Virginia's Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, three coyotes serenaded the moon, their howls echoing through the night. The US Fish and Wildlife Service explains these vocalizations foster communication and social ties. With a growing population of 50,000 coyotes, concerns for pet safety have led to state-sanctioned removal efforts.

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In Virginia's Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, three coyotes serenaded the moon, their howls echoing through the night. The US Fish and Wildlife Service explains these vocalizations foster communication and social ties. With a growing population of 50,000 coyotes, concerns for pet safety have led to state-sanctioned removal efforts.