Coyote Behavior and Its Impact on Moose and Beavers

The article explores whether coyotes can replace wolves in eastern North America, concluding that while coyotes share some ecological roles with wolves, they cannot fully substitute for them, especially in controlling large herbivores like moose and beavers. Human activity has led to wolf decline, and coyotes have expanded into their range, but differences in diet and predation mean they perform different ecological functions. Complete ecosystem restoration to pre-human conditions is unlikely, but understanding these dynamics helps manage wildlife populations.