Zookeys May 2018 PMID 29861647

Mapping the expansion of coyotes () across North and Central America.

James W Hody, Roland Kays

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Peak: 9 in Sep 2021
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Many discussions highlight the scientific mapping of coyote range expansion and its ecological implications, with examples like posts sharing recent sightings in Panama and historical range maps. The tone varies from factual to concerned, reflecting both curiosity and alarm about the effects of predator loss and urban encroachment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study's findings about coyote expansion, though some emphasize concerns about dangers or historical context.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high interest, with many posts referencing the maps and history of coyote spread, especially with vivid descriptions of their range expansion.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal observations, sharing of maps, and calls for awareness, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion prompts awareness of ecological change and human-wildlife interactions, suggesting a moderate impact on public perception and conservation considerations.

Abstract in brief

  • The study maps the historical and recent range expansion of coyotes in North and Central America, highlighting their spread across diverse habitats since 1900, which contrasts with their more limited historical range documented by fossils, archaeological, and museum records.
  • Coyotes have been present in the arid west and California for thousands of years, but their rapid expansion from 1900 onwards involved moving into forests, rainforests, and various ecosystems, possibly facilitated by habitat fragmentation and the decline of larger predators.
  • Hybridization with wolves and domestic dogs has occurred or is suspected in certain regions, adding complexity to their ecological role and evolution, making coyote range expansion a valuable natural experiment for understanding predator-prey dynamics and evolutionary processes.

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Tiziana A. Gelmi Candusso
@UrbanZoochory · X

A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into nice maps and wildlife history, here is the article by James Hody & @RolandKays documenting their conquest of the continent https://t.co/lRaoB3EEYb https://t.co/sdAU1TqXyK

Sep 16, 2021 · 22 likes · 9 shares · 938 followers View post →
Brian Tanis
@TanisBP · X

Coyotes can be found throughout the continent. With the historical loss of larger predators, Coyotes have been expanding to the northeast and into Central America. (doi:10.3897/zookeys.759.15149) #2022MMM https://t.co/s6IfTAGOvB

Mar 23, 2022 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 481 followers View post →
ZooKeys
@ZooKeys_Journal · X

Jan 9, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 7,700 followers View post →
Pensoft
@Pensoft · X

[2/2] In 2018, a paper in @ZooKeys_Journal by James W. Hody & @RolandKays (@ncstate & @naturalsciences) mapped the historical (10,000–300 BP) range of the native to North America #carnivore + its expansion since 1900. Article

Jan 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,016 followers View post →
Daniel A. Walker
@danwalker9999 · X

@stakenut @mbeisen Fair enough. Scientific opinions vary, but this study puts coyotes in California prior to European colonization. But my main point is that coyotes are dangerous. They will definitely attack pet dogs/cats and children, and will even go after adult humans. https://t.co/XfrJ92y5kv https://t.co/i8CmaaGU3J

Sep 11, 2025 · 1 like · 1,805 followers View post →
March Mammal Madness
@MMMletsgo · X

RT @TanisBP: Coyotes can be found throughout the continent. With the historical loss of larger predators, Coyotes have been expanding to th…

Mar 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 31,058 followers View post →

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Coyote Range Expansion in North and Central America

Presenting the research paper Mapping the expansion of coyotes Canis latrans across North and Central America. The study maps the historical and recent range expansion of coyotes, highlighting their spread into diverse…

Ant Lab · May 22, 2018 12,944 views
Daniel A. Walker
@danwalker9999 · X

@stakenut @mbeisen Fair enough. Scientific opinions vary, but this study puts coyotes in California prior to European colonization. But my main point is that coyotes are dangerous. They will definitely attack pet dogs/cats and children, and will even go after adult humans. https://t.co/XfrJ92y5kv https://t.co/i8CmaaGU3J

Sep 11, 2025 · 1 like · 1,805 followers View post →
ZooKeys
@ZooKeys_Journal · X

With #coyotes roaming into cities more often, here's what to expect and how to deal with them. And if you want to read up on how and why they spread across North America, here's something we published: https://t.co/qXmYo6LoKF https://t.co/u1jpqlX3L7

Aug 5, 2022 · 7,700 followers View post →
Phys.org Biology
@physorg_biology · X

#Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities. How to appreciate them from a distance @ConversationEDU https://t.co/BlrOPmxRws https://t.co/SHp5pXuMOb

Aug 3, 2022 · 8,042 followers View post →
Urban-Eco
@Urban_Eco_ · X

RT @TanisBP: Coyotes can be found throughout the continent. With the historical loss of larger predators, Coyotes have been expanding to th…

Mar 24, 2022 · 3 shares · 122 followers View post →
March Mammal Madness
@MMMletsgo · X

RT @TanisBP: Coyotes can be found throughout the continent. With the historical loss of larger predators, Coyotes have been expanding to th…

Mar 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 31,058 followers View post →
Brian Tanis
@TanisBP · X

Coyotes can be found throughout the continent. With the historical loss of larger predators, Coyotes have been expanding to the northeast and into Central America. (doi:10.3897/zookeys.759.15149) #2022MMM https://t.co/s6IfTAGOvB

Mar 23, 2022 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 481 followers View post →
David Walker
@Bio_ecologist · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Oct 28, 2021 · 9 shares · 359 followers View post →
Morgan Farmer (Morales)
@Morgan_Farmer19 · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 17, 2021 · 9 shares · 1,403 followers View post →
Paul J Oryem
@PaulJOryem · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 17, 2021 · 9 shares · 1,307 followers View post →
Claudio Manuel Monteza
@ClaudioMonteza · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 17, 2021 · 9 shares · 729 followers View post →
ZooKeys
@ZooKeys_Journal · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 17, 2021 · 9 shares · 7,700 followers View post →
Teague O'Mara
@teague_o · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 16, 2021 · 9 shares · 1,421 followers View post →
Viorel Popescu
@vioreldpopescu · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 16, 2021 · 9 shares · 1,060 followers View post →
Roland Kays
@RolandKays · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 16, 2021 · 9 shares · 8,716 followers View post →
Jason Munshi-South
@urbanevol · X

RT @UrbanZoochory: A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into…

Sep 16, 2021 · 9 shares · 3,215 followers View post →
Tiziana A. Gelmi Candusso
@UrbanZoochory · X

A little history about the expansion of coyotes. Will they make it to the artic in the next 100 years? If you are into nice maps and wildlife history, here is the article by James Hody & @RolandKays documenting their conquest of the continent https://t.co/lRaoB3EEYb https://t.co/sdAU1TqXyK

Sep 16, 2021 · 22 likes · 9 shares · 938 followers View post →
John Steele
@johncalebsteele · X

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Jun 27, 2020 · 949 followers View post →
BISS_Journal
@BISS_Journal · X

RT @Pensoft: [2/2] In 2018, a paper in @ZooKeys_Journal by James W. Hody & @RolandKays (@ncstate & @naturalsciences) mapped the historical…

Jan 23, 2020 · 2 shares · 266 followers View post →
BDJournal
@BioDataJournal · X

RT @Pensoft: [2/2] In 2018, a paper in @ZooKeys_Journal by James W. Hody & @RolandKays (@ncstate & @naturalsciences) mapped the historical…

Jan 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,586 followers View post →
Pensoft
@Pensoft · X

[2/2] In 2018, a paper in @ZooKeys_Journal by James W. Hody & @RolandKays (@ncstate & @naturalsciences) mapped the historical (10,000–300 BP) range of the native to North America #carnivore + its expansion since 1900. Article

Jan 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,016 followers View post →
Nature Conservation
@naturecons · X

RT @ZooKeys_Journal:

Jan 13, 2020 · 3 shares · 838 followers View post →
BDJournal
@BioDataJournal · X

RT @ZooKeys_Journal:

Jan 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,586 followers View post →
Pensoft
@Pensoft · X

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Jan 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,016 followers View post →
ZooKeys
@ZooKeys_Journal · X

Jan 9, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 7,700 followers View post →
Martijn Slot
@martijn_slot · X

RT @Geetha_Iyer: @martijn_slot and I just saw a coyote cross the road into Cerro Ancon in Panama--I'm losing my mind now that I know they e…

Jul 21, 2019 · 1 share · 1,910 followers View post →
Geetha Iyer
@Geetha_Iyer · X

@martijn_slot and I just saw a coyote cross the road into Cerro Ancon in Panama--I'm losing my mind now that I know they expanded their range southward into the country just this decade. Next stop, South America?: https://t.co/rbGeicFQrd

Jul 21, 2019 · 1 share · 410 followers View post →
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