Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Coyotes are likely a permanent fixture on the Outer Banks of North Carolina

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 ramifications for understan...

Coyotes are likely a permanent fixture on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Image: Phys.org
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 ramifications for understanding how coyotes may impact these and other barrier island ecosystems.

Originally published at Phys.org

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