He's no longer a lone wolf.
A male coyote known to roam Central Park has caused quite a stir after it was reported he found an accomplice.
Recently released video shows a female coyote and a male jackal traveling together, which experts say indicates the two are mated. Though the video is from March, it took experts several months to confirm the relationship. CBS News reported..
Coyote sightings in New York City have been on the rise in recent years, with the first spike in 2019, according to data from the Parks Department. Wild pups are especially likely to call Central Park home, but they've also been spotted in four of the five boroughs.
A coyote was spotted roaming the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Central Park last weekend.
The Gotham Coyote Project said the male coyote's new female friend was likely from outside the city, CBS News reported.
“Animals have learned to adapt, so they may have banded together to increase their chances of survival,” Certified Animal Control Officer Carol Tyler told the department. “They're fearless and will do whatever it takes to get where they want to go.”
Whether for survival or love, the pairing is expected to last: Coyotes are monogamous and usually mate with their partners for life.
Coyotes, a close relative of wolves (also known as American jackals), have been spotted in and around New York City since the 1930s. According to the Central Park Conservancy:The group said coyotes are generally shy and avoid people, but stressed the importance of “respecting people.” [their] If possible, extend the “space” to at least 150 feet.
The conservation society also advised park visitors to keep their dogs on a leash, even during off-leash hours, adding that coyotes are nocturnal animals but not nocturnal.
“Please keep your dog within sight at all times,” the Central Park Conservancy said.
