Coexistence of coyotes (Canis latrans) and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in an urban landscape.

ABSTRACT: Urban environments are increasing worldwide and are inherently different than their rural counterparts, with a variety of effects on wildlife due to human presence, increased habitat fragmentation, movement barriers, and access to anthropogenic food sources. Effective management of urban wildlife requires an understanding of how urbanization affects their behavior and ecology. The spatial activity and interactions of urban wildlife, however, have not been as rigorously researched as in rural areas. From January 2015 to December 2016, we captured, radio-collared, and tracked 11 coyotes and 12 red foxes in Madison, WI. Within our study area, coyotes strongly selected home ranges with high proportions of natural areas; conversely, red foxes selected home ranges with open space and moderately

SUBMITTER: Mueller MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5783369 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature