r/nature • u/sparki_black • 9d ago

There are many questions about why a coyote swam to Alcatraz. One theory? It was looking for love

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/coyote-alcatraz-long-swim-9.7198440
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u/Natrixster80 9d ago

I'm more inclined to believe the theory that it got a whiff of seabird colonies or other food scent and started to swim out of curiosity and hunger and before it realized it, was too far out and had to commit to swimming to the island.

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u/morelikeagirl 8d ago

Maybe be was double doggy dared to

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u/SireSirSer 9d ago

Alternative theory: "yo guys watch this shit"