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Historically found on Indiana’s prairie lands thanks to pressure from wolves, coyotes expanded their range after European colonizers killed all of Indiana’s wolf populations in the early 1900s.
“Coyote packs start shedding members right around late fall, getting ready for the breeding season,” Bodenchuk said. Urban female coyotes tend to keep an older female around to help with the pups.
If it seems these animals are appearing more often lately, you aren’t seeing things – spring is mating season for coyotes and skunks, and these creatures are out and about in search of mates.
The energy expenditure of chasing and fighting during the breeding season can result in a buck losing an immense amount of weight, with some research documenting losses of as much as 20% of body weight with some sources showing body mass losses of up to 30%. [11] On average, a buck before breeding season can weigh up to 180 pounds (82 kg).
Carlson, Debra A. Reproductive biology of the coyote (Canis latrans): integration of behavior and physiology. Utah State University, 2008. Castro, Ana Mafalda Lopes Sardica Velez. Mexican gray wolf courtship and mating: behavior & basic endocrinology during breeding season. Diss. Universidade de Lisboa. Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, 2016.
The breeding season is when seasonal breeders reproduce. Various variables can affect when it occurs. [3] A primary influence on the timing of reproduction is food availability. Organisms generally time especially stressing events of reproduction to occur in sync with increases in food availability.
Here are some things to know about coyotes during mating season: Mating occurs when both coyotes are “locked” together for up to 20 minutes. Coyotes rarely ever leave their companions.
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