An eastern coyote is defined as much by its western coyote ancestry as by its DNA contribution from the Eastern wolf. “Our” coyotes vary physically and behaviorally from its smaller relative – while still carrying the incredible adaptability and canniness of Wile E. Coyote. This program takes a deep dive into the ecology and behavior of this creature, its indefatigability and how it is the human who must adapt to live with the ‘One Who Cannot Be Removed’. On the horizon, however, is a native carnivore which fled the northeast during wolf removal and now may be trying to return: The eastern wolf. A look-alike to the coyote, it has been killed mistakenly for its similarity of appearance to the coyote. We’ll talk about how the wolf and coyote might negotiate a truce in the northeast and how we might do the same.

Presenter Chris  Schadler holds a Masters in Conservation Biology and offers 40 years of research and specialization in wild canids, particularly the Eastern Wolf and the Eastern Coyote. Now retired from teaching Conservation, Dendrology and Wolf Ecology at UNH and Conservation at Granite State College, she provides education and presentations throughout New England.

In-Person Program. Registration Required.