Table 1 Description of all behavior recorded during trials simulating urban interactions between people and coyotes using pairs of captive coyotes at the NWRC Predator Research Facility. Categories used for analysis are shown.
From: Interactions with humans shape coyote responses to hazing
Behavior Category | Behavior | Definition |
|---|---|---|
Avoidance | Move run | Coyote runs away from the human |
Move walk | Coyote walks or trots away from the human | |
Pacing | Walking, trotting, or running back and forth at a distance or away from the human | |
Affiliation | Approach | Coyote walks, trots, or runs toward the human |
Follow | Coyote tracks ahead or behind the human | |
Conspecific | Vocalize | Coyote barks, yips, and howls |
Play | Exaggerated, out of sequence, and incomplete non-aggressive actions and solicitations for action between coyotes or solicited towards dog or human | |
Marking | Urinating on the ground or objects in the enclosure | |
Aggression | Coyote growls, bites, or otherwise attacks other coyote | |
Vigilant | Sit | Coyote in a seated position while observing human, dog, or other coyotes |
Other/Unknown | Still NA | Coyote stands still while observing human, dog, or other coyotes All other behavior observed or when an animal was not seen on video and behavior could not be determined |
