“Curiosity hits all of us the same: see ocean \u2192 run into ocean,” the park wrote in a June 2 social media post.<\/p>\n
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The post explained that coyotes aren’t just entering the water for fun. According to the park, “Coyotes dive in for survival as much as play!”<\/p>\n
The agency said the water can help coyotes cool off, hide their scent and even assist them while hunting or moving into new territory.<\/p>\n
The park added that the Gulf serves multiple purposes for the animals.<\/p>\n
“Turns out the ocean’s not just for us\u2026 it’s their highway, hunting area, hideout, and playground too.”<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n The post quickly generated reactions from people who said they had seen similar behavior along the Texas coast.<\/p>\n Several commenters said they have spotted coyotes trotting along the water’s edge, particularly during the early morning hours.<\/p>\n Others said they had no idea coyotes ventured into the Gulf at all.<\/p>\n One commenter wrote that they were surprised to learn coyotes not only visit the beach but also enter the water.<\/p>\n The discussion also prompted stories from people who have encountered wildlife while visiting the Texas coast.<\/p>\n One commenter said Galveston’s wildlife is one of the things they love most about the island.<\/p>\n Others compared the sight to seeing alligators, bobcats and other unexpected animals near the coast.<\/p>\n While many people think of the beach as a destination for people, the state park’s post serves as a reminder that wildlife uses the same environment in very different ways.<\/p>\n For coyotes, the Gulf isn’t just a scenic backdrop.<\/p>\n According to Galveston Island State Park, it’s a place where they can travel, hunt, cool off and explore.<\/p>\n
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