Coyote populations surge, rebound quickly

by Savannah Peat, the University of Georgia
September 29, 2025

Trying to curb coyote populations may be a lost cause, according to a new University of Georgia study.

After careful counting of the animal across the Southeast, researchers found that Eastern coyote populations stabilize faster than they can be reduced.

“In general, predator populations are contentious to manage, but coyotes are a lot harder to manage than a lot of other predators due to their really unique, amazing ability to reproduce. They can bounce back very rapidly,” said Heather Gaya, corresponding author of the study and a postdoctoral research associate in the Warnell School of Forestry.

The analysis suggests a need for alternatives when it comes to habitat management and biodiversity.

Keep reading: https://news.uga.edu/coyote-populations-surge/

Read the Ecosphere paper: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecs2.70339