Stress and the Urban Coyote

Christopher Michel, via Wikimedia Commons.

As urban areas encroach more and more into formerly natural spaces, some wild animals are making a go of it in human cities. Even relatively large carnivores, such as coyotes, have become common in many metropolitan areas. City living can offer access to resources like food and shelter, but it comes with its own unique challenges—enough to elevate stress levels among urban coyotes, according to a new study.

Read more at my Animal Minds blog: City Life Adds to the Stresses of Urban Coyotes.