This iconic L.A. mammal is the first to venture onto the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway

Los Angeles Times · Lila Seidman · 2026-11-04 23:15 UTC

A coyote became the first large mammal documented exploring the massive Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, which doesn't officially open until next month. Some see it as an early, hopeful sign that the structure is working.

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On a brisk October morning, a coyote ventured onto a mound of dirt in Agoura Hills and inadvertently became a pioneer.

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