Within each territory on the Visualization Tool, what areas might you suspect would have a higher risk for conflict between coyotes and humans? How can conflict between humans and coyotes be reduced or prevented?
Design a public relations or education campaign to help residents in a town/neighborhood understand coyotes and limit negative or damaging interactions between coyotes and humans, pets, etc… Your campaign could include news releases, posters, flyers, public service annoucements for the radio, etc... What messages would you include when helping to educate young children? Adults?
Urban Coyote Research
This website provides details on the Cook County Urban Coyote Research Project coordinated by Dr. Stan Gehrt. It includes a summary of research findings related to coyotes, population dynamics and management in Cook County, IL, with additonal links to scientific publications..
Urban Coyote Research: Cook County Urban Coyote Research Project
HS-LS2-7 (High School)
Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
MS-LS2-5 (Middle School)
Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.