The problem of coyotes in Florida is a developing one. Recently, the University of Florida installed a new Website devoted solely to coyotes, which it characterizes as Florida's newest predator. Facts at the Website say the range of the coyote is almost statewide, with the exception of some coastal areas of the peninsula. The animal's habitat is most of Florida, with the exception of densely populated cities and the marshes of the Everglades.
Coyotes feed on a variety of animals including rabbits, mice, deer, birds and insects.
They mate in pairs during late winter and average six pups per litter. Coyotes resemble a medium-sized shepherd dog and generally weigh between 20 and 30 pounds. They are grayish-brown to black, often with a patch of white chest hair. The animals are most active at night. A range of 1,500 to 12,000 acres can be considered home for the animals.