National Coyote Day: Honoring the Resilience and Beauty of The Majestic Coyote
On this National Coyote Day, we're thrilled to introduce you to this magnificent Coyote we recently had the pleasure of meeting. Fortunately, this precious coyote has been rescued, giving her a chance at life.
In captivity, coyotes can live up to 15 years, but sadly, in the wild only few coyotes live more than 6 to 8 years. The primary threats to coyotes include collisions with vehicles, shootings, hunting, trapping, habitat destruction, and exposure to rodenticides. Coyotes are vulnerable to the effects of rodenticides because they often consume rodents as part of their diet.These chemicals weaken their immune systems, making them more susceptible to parasites like mange.
Coyotes are monogamous creatures, often mating for life and raising their young as a couple or within a larger pack. Typically, pups remain with their parents for the first six to nine months, with female pups sometimes staying with their original family group for life.
Let's take this National Coyote Day as an opportunity to learn about these remarkable creatures and commit to their protection.
Stay tuned for information about these magnificent creatures and our upcoming Wildlife Jewels Arts initiative featuring this stunning Coyote! Join us as we explore the fascinating world of coyotes and discover how you can help protect them!