Study shows coyotes' diet varies by urban area, eating more rats near restaurants and human food in paved areas.

Researchers from the University of California, Davis analyzed over 700 coyote scat samples from San Francisco, finding that coyotes' diets vary based on their location. In areas with more restaurants, coyotes eat more rats, while in heavily paved areas, they consume more human-sourced food, such as chicken. The study highlights coyotes' adaptability in urban environments and suggests that managing human food waste can help reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

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