Coyotes in Chicago? Who knew?!

#Chicago’s #coyotes — the ‘ghosts of the city’ — help balance urban ecosystem, keep down rodent population

Survival rates of coyotes in rural areas is 15%, but in urban areas, 65% do.

There's more to learn:
https://wgntv.com/news/cover-story/chicagos-coyotes-the-ghosts-of-the-city-help-balance-urban-ecosystem/

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The coyotes of Chicago:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh_H_lJ8EDM

Chicago’s coyotes — the 'ghosts of the city' — help balance urban ecosystem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh_H_lJ8EDM

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Coyote at Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park. May, 2019.

📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
🎞 400 mm – 1/500″ – f/8 – ISO 320
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Coyotes at the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming. February, 2020.

📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
🎞 400 mm – 1/500″ – f/11 – ISO 640
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