Ever wondered if you could outrun a coyote or if your fence is high enough that one couldn’t jump over it? These are questions I’ve often wondered about myself, so I decided to research the matter and found some interesting information! So, how fast can coyotes run, and how high can they jump?
A coyote can reach a maximum speed of 43mph; studies on injured or crippled coyotes recorded maximum speeds of 32mph. They have been recorded to jump distances of 14 feet and over obstacles 8 feet high. They are also known to be able to climb 14-foot fences using their back legs.
Coyotes are found in most states in Northern America, from Canada down to Central America, and have spread into urban areas. Due to this, humans come into contact with them more often as they go about their daily lives. Now that we know that coyotes can run pretty fast and get over high obstacles, it’s a good idea to take a more informative look at coyotes’ speed and jumping abilities.
Table of Contents
- How Fast Can Coyotes Run and How High Can They Jump?
- How Can You Prevent a Coyote From Getting into Your Yard?
- How Can You Make Your Yard Less Attractive to Coyotes?
- What Can You Do if You Come Into Contact with a Coyote?
- Conclusion
How Fast Can Coyotes Run and How High Can They Jump?
How fast a coyote can run will depend on the age, health, and physique of the animal in question, it will also depend on the situation at hand. Is the coyote being chased, or is it hunting?
Studies conducted in 1976 by BC Thompson showed that crippled coyotes could reach speeds of just under 32 mph.
The test subjects were three injured coyotes caught in steel traps and, as a result, could not use one of their feet. The studies included releasing the injured coyotes, singularly, into a fenced-off area and then chasing them on foot. They might have reached higher speeds if they were chased by a car.
Uninjured coyotes can reach maximum speeds of 43 … Read the rest of the story.
No comments:
Post a Comment