Seasonal foods of coyotes in southeastern Idaho: a multivariate analysis

Authors

James G. MacCracken, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Richard M. Hansen, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Abstract

Seasonal foods of coyotes (Canis latrans) inhabiting the Idaho National Engineering 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.

Recommended Citation

MacCracken, James G. and Hansen, Richard M. (1982) "Seasonal foods of coyotes in southeastern Idaho: a multivariate analysis," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 42: No. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol42/iss1/2