What are the reasons why coyotes hunt in packs?

Because, for coyotes, hunting as a pack is most efficient. Three or four coyotes- fast, able to leap and turn swiftly- can run down a seven pound jackrabbit more easily than one coyote. read more

Because, for coyotes, hunting as a pack is most efficient. Three or four coyotes- fast, able to leap and turn swiftly- can run down a seven pound jackrabbit more easily than one coyote. Yes, the kill must then be shared, but coyotes are canines, and canines, unlike felines, don't use up their energy quite as fast, and only need to eat every day or three. read more

Coyotes normally hunt alone or in pairs and rarely as a pack, unless the prey is a deer or other large animal. Communications The coyote is a very vocal animal with a varied repertoire of calls. read more

Coyotes are territorial, so one pack will exclude any other coyotes. One of the ways they do that is by advertising their presence. That’s probably a major reason for their howling. read more