Coyote density is 9 times higher in Seattle than in Washington's wild lands
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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Coyote density is 9 times higher in Seattle than in Washington's wild lands
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Once coyotes get a taste for city living, the call of the wild fades to a whisper. Food is abundant and predators are few. Research indicates that coyotes enjoy the benefits of urban areas enough to put up with all the people, and Seattle is no exception.
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Coyote density is 9 times higher in Seattle than in Washington's wild lands
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Once coyotes get a taste for city living, the call of the wild fades to a whisper. Food is abundant and predators are few. Research indicates that coyotes enjoy the benefits of urban areas enough to put up with all the people, and Seattle is no exception.
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