The Art Box - Episode 189 - Coyotes are Among Us, Relax - Don Molde

The Art Box

In our efforts to publish community based content, today we will talk about coyotes.

As Mesquite pushes boundaries deeper into coyote habitats, rapid development, driven by population growth and economic expansion, encroaches upon the once-remote territories where coyotes roam. As Mesquite expands, it brings infrastructure, residential areas, and commercial developments, fragmenting natural landscapes and disrupting Mojave Desert wildlife corridors.

This expansion poses significant challenges for coyotes, forcing them to adapt to an increasingly urban environment. Coyotes, known for their remarkable adaptability, navigate this new landscape by seeking food, water, and shelter within city limits. However, this proximity to human populations raises concerns about conflicts, including encounters with pets, predation on urban wildlife, and occasional interactions with humans.

Many thanks to Don Molde for dropping in to talk about our neighbors the coyotes. Don is president of the Nevada Wildlife Alliance, and has actively participated in the state Wildlife Commission's deliberations for over four decades.

Enjoy Don's work in Nevada Current, you are sure to learn something interesting.

Thank you Fred Bell for your Coyote sound track recorded in Death Valley. Visit Fred's web site: https://soundsandspaces.net/