Why is a coyote pear tree video trending?
A video shared by Tom Miranda has gone viral after capturing a coyote's impressive jumping ability. The footage shows the animal leaping twice to successfully snatch a pear from a tree.
What happened
- Earlier
A trail camera recorded a pack of coyotes, one of which leaped into the air to grab a pear [2].
What you need to know
The coyote failed its first jump but succeeded on the second attempt [2].
Coyotes are opportunistic eaters and are not strictly carnivorous [2].
These animals can jump as high as 6 feet and are capable climbers [2].
The specific location where the video was filmed is not mentioned.
Background
Coyotes are closely related to wolves and possess strong vision and smell, making them effective hunters [2].
While they often hunt prey like deer or pets, their diet can include various other foods [2].
In some rural American regions, coyotes are viewed as nuisances because they can attack livestock and calves [1].
Questions people ask
Do coyotes eat fruit?
Yes, they are opportunistic and will eat fruit if they need to fill their stomachs [2].
How high can coyotes jump?
They have been observed jumping up to 6 feet in the air [2].
Where this came from
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