Baby coyotes at research facility

Baby coyotes at research facility
Photo by Russ Houston

May 19, 2005

Animal care coordinator Steven Tucker holds three new residents of the Wildlife and Fisheries Research and Educational Facility. The cuddly six-week-old coyotes are named "Buddy," "Roxanne" and, yes, "Wiley." MSU scientists' study of the coyote and other carnivores for more than 20 years has resulted in the collection of valuable information about the role of Mississippi predators.