He is no longer a lone wolf.
a male coyote Known for strolling in Central Park The news is that she has found a partner, and it's causing quite a stir.
A recently released video shows a female coyote traveling with a male jackal, which experts say is a sign that the two are a pair. The video is from March, but it took months for experts to confirm the status of their relationship, CBS News reported,
Coyote sightings have become more common in the Big Apple in recent years. First hike in 2019According to Parks Department data, wild pups are especially In favor of Central Park to take up residence but has been seen in four of the five boroughs.
Just last weekend, a coyote was spotted wandering around the Cherry Hill area of Central Park.
The Gotham Coyote Project said the male coyote's new female friend likely came from out of town, CBS News reports.
“The animals have learned to adapt. So maybe they have come together so that their survival can be better,” certified animal control officer Carol Tyler told the station. “They are not afraid and will use any means to get to the area they want to go to.”
Whether for survival or love, the pairing is expected to last. Coyotes are serial monogamists and usually mate for life.
Coyotes, a close relative of the wolf — also known as the American jackal — have been seen in or around New York since the 1930s. According to the Central Park ConservancyThe organization said coyotes are typically shy and avoid people, but stressed the importance of maintaining a distance of at least 150 feet if possible.
The conservancy advised park visitors to keep dogs on leashes, even when not leashed, adding that although coyotes are nocturnal animals, they are not nocturnal.
“Make sure your dog remains in your sight at all times,” the Central Park Conservancy says.
