A recent study from UC Berkeley reveals that coyotes tend to avoid affluent neighborhoods in Los Angeles, opting for less wealthy areas. This behavior contradicts expectations given the lush environments of high-income areas. Researchers attribute this preference to the negative perceptions affluent residents have of coyotes, which often leads to calls for removal and killing. The study highlights a correlation between higher median income and unfavorable attitudes towards coyotes, suggesting that socioeconomic factors significantly influence predator behavior in urban settings.
Lush greenery and abundant wildlife in affluent L.A. neighborhoods typically draw predators like coyotes, yet a study surprisingly found they prefer less-wealthy areas.
Researchers found that affluent neighborhoods show more support for killing coyotes, affecting their behavior and movement patterns.
Support for trapping and removal in wealthier areas creates a skewed perception of coyotes, as these areas exhibit a heightened negative bias towards them.
The study raises questions about how the socioeconomic status of an area influences the behavior and habitat choices of coyotes.
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