Coyotes are excellent jumpers with impressive vertical and horizontal leaping abilities. They can easily jump fences up to 6 to 8 feet high from a standing position, using a two-phase jumping technique where they first grab the top of the fence with their front paws and then propel themselves over by pushing with their hind legs
. With a running start or some ground thrust, coyotes can jump even higher-up to 14 to 16 feet , especially when climbing chain-link fences which provide footholds
. Their lightweight but strong bodies, long hind legs, and agility enable them to scale such tall barriers. Horizontally, coyotes can leap distances of around 12 to 15 feet , which helps them in hunting and navigating terrain
. In summary:
- Vertical jump from standing: 6 to 8 feet
- Vertical jump with running start/thrust: up to 14 to 16 feet
- Horizontal jump distance: up to 12 to 15 feet
Coyotes’ jumping ability varies with age, health, and terrain but generally makes typical fences insufficient to keep them out without additional deterrents like coyote rollers or electrified fencing
