As wolves disappeared from Georgia in the early 1900s, with the state’s last known wild wolf shot in the Okefenokee Swamp in 1908, coyotes began it fill an important predator niche that was left open across the southeast.

Highly adaptable coyotes expanded eastward from their native habitat, filling an ecological void. Today, coyotes contribute to healthy biodiversity and regulate populations of rodents and other small animals. They have become part of Georgia’s changing ecosystem. Fun Fact: Coyotes love persimmons! Learn more about these smart, resourceful canines at AtlantaCoyoteProject.org @atlantacoyoteproject This fall, Wild Fling: A Tribute to South River Wildlife celebrates the wild neighbors that share our watershed — and supports SRWA’s work to protect the river and the habitats they depend on. Join us for supper, drinks, live music, raffle prizes & good company. Thursday, October 8th, 7:30-9:30pm Tickets at southriverga.org #southriverwildlife #wildfling #southriver #georgiawildlife #coyotesarecool @georgiawildlifenetwork @georgianaturalists @exploregeorgia @georgiawildlife @gawildlifefederation