Research
Coyotes are likely a permanent fixture on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
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The Brief
- A new study finds coyote populations on the Outer Banks of North Carolina persist despite ongoing removal programmes.
- The study is described as the first in-depth assessment of coyote populations on barrier islands.
- Coyotes are considered a continued threat to shore-nesting birds and protected sea turtles.
Why it matters
Barrier-island coyote populations that survive removal efforts can keep pressuring shore-nesting birds and protected sea turtles, which matters for conservation planning on similar coastal sites.
Who’s affected
- wildlife managers and conservation biologists
- coastal communities and residents of the Outer Banks
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- #barrier islands
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- #shorebirds
- #wildlife management
A new study reveals that coyote populations on the Outer Banks persist despite ongoing removal programs, posing a continued threat to shore-nesting birds and protected sea turtles. The study is the first in-depth assessment of coyote populations on barrier islands and has…
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Coyotes are likely a permanent fixture on the Outer Banks of North Carolina