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Coyotes Avoid Wealthy Areas, Study Reveals Surprising Patterns

3/5/2025

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Coyotes in Los Angeles are steering clear of affluent neighborhoods, according to a revealing study in Ecology Letters. Researchers tracked twenty coyotes with GPS collars, uncovering that wealth, pollution, and population density shape their movements. Co-author Christine Wilkinson highlighted the stark contrast in attitudes, as wealthier residents often push to eliminate these wild canines, unlike their lower-income counterparts.

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Coyotes in Los Angeles are steering clear of affluent neighborhoods, according to a revealing study in Ecology Letters. Researchers tracked twenty coyotes with GPS collars, uncovering that wealth, pollution, and population density shape their movements. Co-author Christine Wilkinson highlighted the stark contrast in attitudes, as wealthier residents often push to eliminate these wild canines, unlike their lower-income counterparts.