how far will a coyotes travel for water
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Personally I wouldn't get so caught up, with the traveling to "water" scenario. Take humans for example, our body contains 60% water.
I figure animals & plants are similar in their make-up. So in theory, a coyote could get along for quite awhile. Getting sustainable fluid intake. Only from eating plants & critters, eh.
I figure animals & plants are similar in their make-up. So in theory, a coyote could get along for quite awhile. Getting sustainable fluid intake. Only from eating plants & critters, eh.
LightningRoss
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Read once that in N AZ a radio collared female would travel 23 miles from her den when she had pups for water about once every 3 days.
Jeepdude1987
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Humans are actually 75-80% water, but animals need water to digest food so they need water.
rockinbbar
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It's no big deal for a coyote to travel for water.
Many times in the desert, water is just a temporary thing in dirt tanks, draws & such. As things start to dry up, and the waterholes become fewer, the coyotes travel to the next water. In extreme drought, I've seen LOTS of coyote sign around tanks that had multiple trails from every direction with tracks.
They don't mind going distances to water either. Remember, that's where they live, and going 5 or 10 miles to water is liken to us walking across the room for a glass of water. But, if given the choice, they will take the easy way, and stay in their own area if water is avl. to them. It certainly doesn't put them off to go distances for water though.
Many times in the desert, water is just a temporary thing in dirt tanks, draws & such. As things start to dry up, and the waterholes become fewer, the coyotes travel to the next water. In extreme drought, I've seen LOTS of coyote sign around tanks that had multiple trails from every direction with tracks.
They don't mind going distances to water either. Remember, that's where they live, and going 5 or 10 miles to water is liken to us walking across the room for a glass of water. But, if given the choice, they will take the easy way, and stay in their own area if water is avl. to them. It certainly doesn't put them off to go distances for water though.
derbyacresbob
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Last winter I shot a coyote that was full of grapes and grape seeds. The closest vineyard was 4 to 5 miles away.
On another ranch while hunting in the lower country I find coyote scat with juniper berry seeds in it 4 to 5 miles away from the closest juniper trees.
I would think coyotes would easily travel 10 miles for water if they needed to.
On another ranch while hunting in the lower country I find coyote scat with juniper berry seeds in it 4 to 5 miles away from the closest juniper trees.
I would think coyotes would easily travel 10 miles for water if they needed to.
prkrgrp
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Originally Posted By: prkrgrpnow that the water holes have dried up at 1 of my favorite spots, how far do you think a coyote will travel for water,
this area is full of rodents rabbits and antelope, so food is not a problem.
ok i did get some info from several wildlife studies and bio papers
all 3 papers said the researched shows 1 mile from water, closer when they have pups.
i'm not sure about the research.
this area is full of rodents rabbits and antelope, so food is not a problem.
ok i did get some info from several wildlife studies and bio papers
all 3 papers said the researched shows 1 mile from water, closer when they have pups.
i'm not sure about the research.
derbyacresbob
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Originally Posted By: prkrgrpOriginally Posted By: prkrgrpnow that the water holes have dried up at 1 of my favorite spots, how far do you think a coyote will travel for water,
this area is full of rodents rabbits and antelope, so food is not a problem.
ok i did get some info from several wildlife studies and bio papers
all 3 papers said the researched shows 1 mile from water, closer when they have pups.
i'm not sure about the research.
The people that did that coyote research probably think that coyotes have a home and go back to it every day.LOL
this area is full of rodents rabbits and antelope, so food is not a problem.
ok i did get some info from several wildlife studies and bio papers
all 3 papers said the researched shows 1 mile from water, closer when they have pups.
i'm not sure about the research.
The people that did that coyote research probably think that coyotes have a home and go back to it every day.LOL
rockinbbar
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The research is wrong, frankly.
Out here is gets REALLY dry, and there's one area I hunt that doesn't have water but maybe every 5-6 miles when it's that dry. But, you can call coyotes all over the place.
Another eara I know of has even further apart permanant water. Same story.
Out here is gets REALLY dry, and there's one area I hunt that doesn't have water but maybe every 5-6 miles when it's that dry. But, you can call coyotes all over the place.
Another eara I know of has even further apart permanant water. Same story.
Originally Posted By: Jeepdude1987Humans are actually 75-80% water, but animals need water to digest food so they need water.
Well jeep I read my info yrs ago. Out of my Paramedic manual. Manual was authored by Mosby. Which BTW other contributors to that same manual were Doctors & other professionals. How about your info?
BTW, you saying a coyote can not digest food without, "drinking water"? Apparently you don't believe they also recieve water, via eating critters, vegtables, fruit, plants, ect. BUT have to actually "drink" water along with that food in order to digest.
edit; Would seem abit odd. A human can eat & digest food without actually "drinking water". But a coyote can't? Say what!
Well jeep I read my info yrs ago. Out of my Paramedic manual. Manual was authored by Mosby. Which BTW other contributors to that same manual were Doctors & other professionals. How about your info?
BTW, you saying a coyote can not digest food without, "drinking water"? Apparently you don't believe they also recieve water, via eating critters, vegtables, fruit, plants, ect. BUT have to actually "drink" water along with that food in order to digest.
edit; Would seem abit odd. A human can eat & digest food without actually "drinking water". But a coyote can't? Say what!
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prkrgrp
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Originally Posted By: derbyacresbobOriginally Posted By: prkrgrpOriginally Posted By: prkrgrpnow that the water holes have dried up at 1 of my favorite spots, how far do you think a coyote will travel for water,
this area is full of rodents rabbits and antelope, so food is not a problem.
ok i did get some info from several wildlife studies and bio papers
all 3 papers said the researched shows 1 mile from water, closer when they have pups.
i'm not sure about the research.
The people that did that coyote research probably think that coyotes have a home and go back to it every day.LOL
i agree i have little faith in gov studies,
this area is full of rodents rabbits and antelope, so food is not a problem.
ok i did get some info from several wildlife studies and bio papers
all 3 papers said the researched shows 1 mile from water, closer when they have pups.
i'm not sure about the research.
The people that did that coyote research probably think that coyotes have a home and go back to it every day.LOL
i agree i have little faith in gov studies,
All Bite No Bark
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well theres got to be water somewhere else nearby..i would guess the rabbits and antelope and other critters aint getting all their water from the grass? maybe im wrong
RJM Acres
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I'll 2nd that remark on little faith in gov studies.
I've done enough of them to know.
Now, how far will a yote go for water ?
Just as far as it needs to.
While they may get plenty of fluids from whatever it eats,
I doubt that will be enough for any great length of time.
Same for people.
I've done enough of them to know.
Now, how far will a yote go for water ?
Just as far as it needs to.
While they may get plenty of fluids from whatever it eats,
I doubt that will be enough for any great length of time.
Same for people.
NY Yote28
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Originally Posted By: Jeepdude1987Humans are actually 75-80% water, but animals need water to digest food so they need water.
Humans are only made up of that kind of water when they are infants. Once they reach year one it goes down to 65% and in most men the body is made up of 60% water..just some facts figured I would share..
Humans are only made up of that kind of water when they are infants. Once they reach year one it goes down to 65% and in most men the body is made up of 60% water..just some facts figured I would share..
I believe in a dry environment coyotes like bobcats and other predators get much of their moisture from their diet.,while as necessary travel what ever distance is necessary for an occassional quenching. some time ago I read of a pair of coyotes seen to travel 19 miles to a water hole . One would stay near the young while the other would travel to water and then rest before returning.
Since I was in grade school. I read every bit of literature about wild canines I could get my hands on. Specifically, Grey wolves, coyotes, fox, & Red wolves.
Back in Jr high late 60's. Read a study from a Biologist who studied coyotes. Specifically Western & SouWestern coyotes. Author claimed a coyote can go many days without ever drinking water. As it gained a sustainable fluid intake from vermin, plants, fruits ect. I don't happen to recall that Author's name.
Back in Jr high late 60's. Read a study from a Biologist who studied coyotes. Specifically Western & SouWestern coyotes. Author claimed a coyote can go many days without ever drinking water. As it gained a sustainable fluid intake from vermin, plants, fruits ect. I don't happen to recall that Author's name.
rockinbbar
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Originally Posted By: All Bite No Barkwell theres got to be water somewhere else nearby..i would guess the rabbits and antelope and other critters aint getting all their water from the grass? maybe im wrong
There's not....In a lot of cases out here.
You'd be amazed at how it dries up sometimes.
One thing to mention here is that coyotes can also get fluids from rabbits & such. Not much goes to waste when a coyote eats a rabbit.
Deer & antelope need water, but again, it's not hard for them to travel to water. Deer generally drink once a day. That's what makes hunting the waterholes so effective in the desert.
There's not....In a lot of cases out here.
One thing to mention here is that coyotes can also get fluids from rabbits & such. Not much goes to waste when a coyote eats a rabbit.
Deer & antelope need water, but again, it's not hard for them to travel to water. Deer generally drink once a day. That's what makes hunting the waterholes so effective in the desert.