Sunday, January 7, 2018

Overlapping territory?





Here are some interesting photographs. A red fox and a coyote in the same space. And a rabbit. If I was that rabbit, I'd be pretty darn nervous.

For some interesting information about the how those two canids share, or don't share their territory, have a look at these interesting links.

COYOTES AND INTRAGUILD PREDATION

Ecology of Red Foxes and Niche Relationships with Coyotes on Mount Desert Island, Maine

red fox

red fox

red fox

coyote
coyote




rabbit

rabbit

And keep in mind--it's a beautiful world outside, even if it is a tad chilly.