Black coyotes are being spotted more often across the South and beyond and the mystery behind their dark coats goes much deeper than most people realize.
In this wildlife investigation, Chester Moore explores the hidden connection between black coyotes and the history of the American red wolf. For decades, biologists have known that coyotes in certain regions carry old wolf genes.
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But why are black coyotes showing up more frequently?
And could this be tied to the lingering genetic legacy of the red wolf — once nearly wiped out from the wild?
In this episode, we examine:
*Rising black coyote sightings Game camera footage revealing unusual behaviors
*The science behind melanism in coyotes How red wolf DNA persists in modern coyote populations
*What this means for wildlife genetics and conservation
*Why the “ghost wolf” may not be as gone as once believed
This is one of the most fascinating wildlife mysteries happening right now and the clues are showing up in backyards, ranches, forests, and trail cams across the country.
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