Coyotes are invading Long Island — partly thanks to this surprising talent and NYC rats

Source: New York Post

Coyotes are increasingly popping up on Long Island — one of the few US land territories they have yet to colonize — thanks in part to a surprising talent and New York City rats. There have been at least five breeding pairs of the non-native species found in northwest Nassau County alone this year, in addition to further sightings further east, according to Michael Bottini of the Seatuck Environmental Association. “They’re actually quite good swimmers — that’s probably how they’re getting over to Long Island at its west end from The Bronx,” said Bottini, who noted that one was rescued from the East River two years ago, to The Post.