An eastern coyote is defined as much by it s western coyote ancestry as by the DNA contribution from the eastern wolf . Coyotes in the northeast vary physically and behaviorally from its small er western relative &ndash\; while still carrying their incredible adaptab ility. This program delves into the ecology and behavior of this creature\ , its indefatigability and how it is the human who must adapt to live with the coyote.
\nOn the horizon\, however\, is a native carnivore whic h fled the northeast during wolf removal and now may be trying to return: The eastern wolf. A look-alike to the coyote\, it has been killed mistaken ly for its similarity of appearance to the coyote. We&rsquo\;ll talk about how the wolf and coyote might negotiate a truce in the northeast and how we might do the same.
\nPresented by Chris Schadler.
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C
hris earned a Masters in Conservation Biology at Antioch University Gradua
te School. Her thesis focused on the natural recovery of the Eastern Timbe
r Wolf in Michigan.
While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work in the 1970s\, Chris&rsquo\; attention shifted to the eastern coyote when she moved to New England in the 1980s. She chose a farm beset with c oyote problems to raise sheep and train her border collies. Using sound li vestock management and common sense\, she [and her sheep] avoided any pred ation.
\nBeginning in the early 1990s\, Chris taught in the Dept. of Natural Resources at the University of New Hampshire and instructed and m entored adult degree candidates in the UNH System at Granite State College .
\nChris recently co-founded the NH Wildlife Coalition which advoca tes for predators\, is the NH Representative for Project Coyote\, and chai rs the Webster Conservation Commission. Chris continues her work of nearly 40 years educating the public about the eastern coyote and the benefits o f coexisting with wild creatures.
\nwww.nhwildlifecoalition.org \; \;
\nThe Natural NH Winter Series is \;generously sponsored by anonymous d onors. These donors coordinated and produced the events. \; PTL is ver y thankful to them for their dedication to providing educational opportuni ties to our community in the areas of environmentalism and conservation.\n
This program is free and open to all. Please note that library park ing is not guaranteed. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advanta ge of Peterborough&rsquo\;s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Squa re or Riverwalk lots. \;
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\n**Photo courtesy of C hris Schadler**
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