Captured on Carleton Island: a coyote launches into the snow in pursuit of a hidden meal. In winter, coyotes rely on acute hearing to detect small mammals moving beneath the snowpack, then leap high into the air and plunge down in a precise, powerful pounce. That signature leap? It’s one of the most effective winter hunting strategies in the wild.
Resilient and highly adaptable, coyotes remain active all winter, helping sustain balance in the ecosystem even in the harshest conditions. Moments like this are a striking reminder that winter is far from quiet — survival is in motion all around us.