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Coyote Facts
- Coyotes weigh between 20 – 45 pounds – they aren’t large animals.
- Coyotes are adaptable animals and can live just about anywhere. They are becoming increasingly dense in urban areas.
- Coyotes may live as solitary individuals, in pairs or in a small family or pack.
- Coyotes are crucial in the control of the rodent and small mammal populations.
- Coyotes are opportunistic and feed on a variety of small mammals, insects, fruit, seed, trash and carrion. They will choose the most accessible meal, which is why they are so often seen rummaging in garbage.
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If You Encounter a Coyote
Coyotes usually avoid people, but may become fearless because of intentional or unintentional feeding. Coyotes must be encouraged to fear people.
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Keeping Coyotes at a Distance
Coyotes are drawn to neighborhoods for two primary reasons: human encroachment into coyote habitat and the availability of food, water and shelter.
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Keeping Domestic Animals Safe
Although primarily rodent/rabbit eaters and scavengers, coyotes may view livestock, cats and small dogs as prey, while larger dogs may be viewed as a threat, particularly during mating, breeding and dispersal seasons.
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Report Sightings
Please report sightings (location, time, number of animals, and apparent condition of the animal(s) to Animal Control.