Summary:

- Coyotes, once found primarily in the western United States, have expanded their range and now live in the eastern parts of the country as well.
- Coyotes are adaptable animals that have been able to thrive in urban and suburban environments, finding food sources and shelter in these areas.
- The expansion of coyote populations in the East has led to increased interactions between coyotes and humans, which has raised both ecological and public safety concerns that researchers are working to address.