Dozens of Coyotes Remain on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Study Finds

Nature World News | 12.11.2026 14:46
Coyotes remain established on North Carolina's Outer Banks despite years of removal efforts, according to a study published November 10 in the Journal of Wildlife Management. Researchers estimated that between 45 and 61 coyotes were living across the barrier-island study area. The work, summarized by North Carolina State University, provides a rare population estimate for a species that is often difficult to count.