Taking your dog for a walk or just getting outside can feel relaxing, but spotting a coyote can really make you stop in your tracks. If you want to protect yourself and your dog, keep your dog leashed, stay calm, make yourself look bigger, and use loud noises or deterrents to scare coyotes off. Try…
Ever wondered if a coyote could actually catch a cat? Well, honestly, yes—it happens. Coyotes are pretty skilled hunters and can overpower most domestic cats without much trouble. They use a mix of stealth and patience to stalk their prey. That makes outdoor cats, especially at night, pretty vulnerable. If you understand how coyotes hunt…
So, can coyotes jump a 6ft fence? Yeah, they actually can. Coyotes are surprisingly strong and agile, and they’ll clear fences 6 feet tall—sometimes even higher if they find a boost or use nearby objects. That means your typical 6-foot fence might not keep them out of your yard or away from your pets. Coyotes…
Ever wondered if a coyote and a wolf could actually have babies together? Well, yep, they can. Coyotes and wolves are close relatives—genetically similar enough to produce hybrid offspring. These hybrids, often called coywolves, pick up traits from both their parents. You’ll mostly spot them in North America, especially where coyote and wolf territories meet,…
Ever spotted a coyote near your house or while out for a walk? You might wonder if your dog actually knows to steer clear. Dogs have instincts that help them sense danger, and a lot of them do recognize coyotes as something to be wary of. Not every dog will just avoid a coyote on…
Ever wondered just how far coyotes can smell humans? The answer might catch you off guard. Coyotes, or Canis latrans, have a sense of smell that’s way sharper than ours. If conditions are right, these animals can pick up human scent from as far as 1.5 miles away. That’s pretty wild. Their sharp noses help…
If you have a small dog, you’ve probably wondered if coyotes would see them as food. Yep, coyotes can and sometimes do eat small dogs, especially if food is hard to find or if your pet’s left outside alone. Coyotes hunt wild animals like rabbits and rodents, so honestly, small dogs are just the right…
Ever wondered what happens when coyotes mate? You might be surprised to learn that coyotes do tie during mating — the male and female actually lock together for up to 20 minutes. This “tie” keeps them connected, usually back-to-back, and it’s a pretty important part of their reproductive process. It might seem odd or even…
Ever seen two coyotes stuck together and wondered what the heck is happening? Coyotes get stuck together because they’re in a copulatory tie during mating. Their bodies connect, and this odd-looking lock can last several minutes while they breed. It might look strange or even a bit alarming, but it’s just a normal part of…
Coyotes sometimes go after dogs because their usual food is getting harder to find, and let’s be honest—small dogs look like easy snacks to them. When coyotes can’t get enough food or lose their territory, they start looking at pets as a way to get by. This happens more if a dog stays outside alone…