Central Park Coyote Dies

Story here.

Cause of death unknown. Could possibibly be related to the stress of being captured. He died when they were trying to tag him prior to his release.

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2 Responses to “Central Park Coyote Dies”

  1. Jonathan Harchick Says:

    that sucks…

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