title: Coyote predation control by aversive conditioning.
abstract: Conditioned aversions were induced in coyotes by producing lithium chloride illness in them following a meal, and the effects upon eating and attack behavior were observed. One trial with a given meat and lithium is sufficient to establish a strong aversion which inhibits eating the flesh of that prey. One or two trials with a given flesh (lamb or rabbit) specifically suppresses the attack upon the averted prey but leaves the coyote free to attack the alternative prey. A method of saving both prey and predator is discussed.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Gustavson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Hankins
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Rusiniak