Seasonal foods of coyotes in southeastern Idaho: a multivariate analysis

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

MacCracken, James G.; Hansen, Richard M.

Source:

Great Basin Naturalist, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Brigham Young University, Volume 42, Issue 1, p.45-49 (1982)

Call Number:

A82MAC02IDUS

URL:

https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/spc/index.php/wnan/article/view/29382

Keywords:

Canis latrans, Coyote

Abstract:

Seasonal foods of coyotes (Canis latrans) inhabiting the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory [now Idaho National Laboratory] site were examined using step-wise discriminant analysis. Significant differences (P < 0.01) were detected among seasons in food consumption by coyotes, where univariate statistical analysis failed to recognize differences. Recognition of seasonal changes in foods consumed by coyotes is essential to understanding coyote feeding strategies. The role opportunistic behavior plays in coyote food selection on the study area is questioned.

Notes:

Reference Code: A82MAC02IDUS

Location: ANIMAL EF: MAMMALS, ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology

Full Citation: MacCracken JG, Hansen, RM. 1982. Seasonal foods of coyotes in southeastern Idaho: a multivariate analysis. Great Basin Naturalist. 42(1): 45–49.