In the longstanding war between coyotes and sheep ranchers in New Mexico, studies show that coyotes kill sheep. The percentage of sheep lost from
herds in areas where coyotes have been exterminated (killed off) is about the same as the percentage lost in areas where coyotes are still present.
What is the most likely explanation for the similarity on the percentage of sheep lost in bother areas. Coyotes were protective sheep. Another predator it was killing sheep. Did she die from overcrowding. Coyotes we’re praying on sicker week sheep