Coyotes are wild animals. As with any wild animal, there is a potential for danger. However, direct attacks of coyotes against people are considered to be rare. When possible, these creatures should be avoided. If you come into close proximity to a coyote, use extreme caution. The most significant danger is to children and pets…. Read More…
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How to Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes in the Carolinas
It is common to see and hear coyotes during their mating season – which runs from the Months of January through March. In the Months of September, October, and November, the coyote juveniles start leaving their family pack. Normally, coyotes have a natural fear of humans; however, it is not at all uncommon to observe… Read More…
How to Minimize the Risk of Conflicts with Coyotes in the Late Spring and Early Summer Months
Now that the outdoor temperatures are a bit warmer, coyotes are quickly becoming an increasingly common sight among those that live in the Carolinas. These creatures have either set up their dens for their new pups or are in the process of setting these dens up for the future arrival of their pups. Once the… Read More…
How to Avoid a Bad Encounter with Coyotes
It is a known fact that coyotes have attacked both humans and their pets; however, the risk of such an attack is considered to be relatively low. By the simple modification of behaviors while in the presence of coyotes, you may successfully avoid complications with these creatures. Encounters in urban and suburban areas are considered… Read More…
Coyote Encounters: How to Protect Your Dog from an Attack
It is a known fact that the natural habitats and the sought-out food sources of coyotes are rapidly shrinking. As a result, these wild animals are now finding their way into our neighborhoods and our own yards. The areas we humans inhabit are considered ideal resources for coyotes that find themselves struggling for survival. The… Read More…
Simple Strategies for Avoiding Problems with Coyotes
Throughout history, encountering a coyote in areas deemed as “urban” or “suburban” was a rare occurrence; however, as populations increase and construction efforts continue to expand into the natural habitats of these creatures, encounters are becoming more commonplace. Today, it is common to catch a fleeting glimpse of a coyote as they move from their… Read More…
Tips on Avoiding Coyote Encounters
In its efforts to educate the public about coyotes’ population, their habits and behavior, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has provided tips on how to avoid coyote encounters. Coyotes, although considered as valuable members of the environment, can occasionally kill livestock and domestic pets. That said, authorities have urged residents to take necessary… Read More…
How to Protect Your Pets From Coyotes
There has been a huge boom in the coyote population, and we are finding more and more of them entering places that we inhabit. Most of them are very intelligent and unafraid to encroach on property that is inhabited by humans. They are territorial and predatorial, so many of us are afraid for our and… Read More…