How does a coyote survive in winter?
ANSWER: Coyotes HUNT.
Coyotes do not migrate or hibernate in winter; instead they must hunt every day to stay alive. A coyote is a predator that eats small animals. Coyotes live in packs (a group of animals that live and hunt together like a family). Together they hunt for prey, keep each other warm, and protect each other from danger. Coyotes need their pack to survive. This coyote was photographed by Mrs. Burns hunting with his partner in Batavia, Illinois in January 2013.
Ask and answer:
- If a coyote did not have a pack, what do you think might happen to him in winter?
- Have you ever seen a coyote?
Questions about Coyotes from Mrs. Burns's Kindergarten class:
Learn more about Coyotes in Illinois from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Coyotes do not migrate or hibernate in winter; instead they must hunt every day to stay alive. A coyote is a predator that eats small animals. Coyotes live in packs (a group of animals that live and hunt together like a family). Together they hunt for prey, keep each other warm, and protect each other from danger. Coyotes need their pack to survive. This coyote was photographed by Mrs. Burns hunting with his partner in Batavia, Illinois in January 2013.
Ask and answer:
- If a coyote did not have a pack, what do you think might happen to him in winter?
- Have you ever seen a coyote?
Questions about Coyotes from Mrs. Burns's Kindergarten class:
Learn more about Coyotes in Illinois from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.