Who are Maine's Predators and what is their role?





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Not to Fear, Predators are Here!
A portrait of a coyote against a blurred green natural background

Maine's wild predators have an irreplaceable role in our ecosystem, regulating healthy and resilient wildlife populations, yet they still carry the negative connotation associated with their title. Taking a step back to look at the bigger picture reveals the positive power of our predators, their tremendous diversity, and simple ways we can improve our experience living alongside them in Maine. Our latest blog will help you do just that. Take a look [ [link removed] ]!

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Did You Know....?

A perched barred owl carrying a rodent in its beak.
*Maine's prey populations are healthier and more resilient thanks to regulation by predators.*

 



A bird with a bright yellow belly perched on a twig, holding a large dragonfly in its beak.
Most of Maine’s predators are relatively small in size, many are omnivores, many are active during the day, and the majority are both predator and prey.


A portrait of a fisher in fall.
*Fisher are very wary of people and are not a noteworthy threat to neighborhood cats.*


A coyote standing in a lush woodland.
*Coyotes arrived in Maine through natural dispersal, not through introduction. *


A red fox standing out against the white snow.
Most human-wildlife conflicts with predators are preventable or resolved when common attractants are removed from your yard.


*Learn More in Our Blog* [ [link removed] ]






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More information

Maine Furbearer Management Plan [ [link removed] ]

How to Prevent Wildlife Conflict [ [link removed] ]

Maine Wildlife Species Information [ [link removed] ]

Benefits of Regulated Trapping [ [link removed] ]








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