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Suburban Howls: Tracking the Eastern Coyote in Urban Massachusetts

Name: Suburban Howls: Tracking the Eastern Coyote in Urban Massachusetts
Brand: Eastern Coyote Research
SKU: 9781087848501
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Contributors:

Jonathan G. Way

Publisher:

Eastern Coyote Research

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Nature

Book Subcategory:

Ecology, Animals

Book Topic:

Wildlife, Wolves

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Release Date:

2019-11-17

ISBN 13:

9781087848501

Weight:

1.03 lbs

Size:

9.21 x 6.14 x 0.70 inches

Pages:

334

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Eastern Coyote Field Research in Urban Massachusetts

Suburban Howls documents biologist Jonathan G. Way's field research on eastern coyote ecology and behavior in urbanized eastern Massachusetts. This scientific account follows Way's decade-long study tracking coyotes through residential areas, cemeteries, cranberry bogs, power lines, and urban greenbelts—including documented movements into downtown Boston.

Field Research and Behavioral Documentation

The book details direct field observations including raising a wild-born litter, box trap captures, territorial behavior patterns, and documented family dynamics. Way's research fills a critical gap in eastern North American carnivore studies, as few comprehensive studies exist on coyotes in urbanized eastern environments.

The eastern coyote represents a unique evolutionary development—larger than western coyotes due to hybridization with eastern wolves during their northeastern migration. As the dominant predator in New England ecosystems following wolf eradication, these animals naturally colonized vacant ecological niches across wilderness parks to city environments.

Documented Research Findings

Key research observations include territorial behavior patterns, family structure maintenance, population dynamics following territorial coyote deaths, mourning behaviors when separated from family units, and survival strategies in human-dominated landscapes. The study demonstrates successful carnivore adaptation to developed areas and documents the challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.

Scientific Approach for General Readers

Written for non-specialist audiences, Suburban Howls presents ten years of field data in accessible language. The book covers coyote travel patterns, denning sites, pup-rearing behavior, mortality causes, and practical coexistence guidelines. Way's firsthand accounts provide insight into the dedication required for long-term wildlife research and the behavioral complexity of these wild canines.

The research supports the ecological importance of predators in ecosystems and advocates for coexistence strategies between humans and eastern coyotes in shared landscapes.

About the Author: Jonathan (Jon) Way has a B.S. (UMass Amherst), M.S. (UConn Storrs), and doctorate (Boston College) related to the study of eastern coyotes/coywolves. He is the author of 2 books: 1) Suburban Howls, an account of his experiences studying eastern coyotes in Massachusetts, and 2) My Yellowstone Experience, which details - in full color - the spectacular wildlife, scenery, and hydrothermal features that can be found in the world's first national park. Jon founded and runs an organization, Eastern Coyote/Coywolf Research, where he is continuing his goal of long-term ecological and behavioral research on coywolves. He also supplements his research with regular trips to Yellowstone National Park. He is seeking a publisher for a 3rd book project of his: "Coywolf".

Suburban Howls: Tracking the Eastern Coyote in Urban Massachusetts

Description

Eastern Coyote Field Research in Urban Massachusetts

Field Research and Behavioral Documentation

Documented Research Findings

Scientific Approach for General Readers

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