
Wildlife in Cities
9th Grade · Science · 60 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the impact of urbanization on local wildlife populations.
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February is the peak mating period for coyotes in Chicago, coinciding with Valentine's Day.
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Coyotes are found throughout the Chicago region, even in downtown areas like Navy Pier, but are more visible due to less vegetation cover this time of year.
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The alpha pair of coyotes form a bond and remain monogamous for life, and they control population by reducing litter size and only allowing the alpha pair to breed.


