Page 10 - Jupiter Spotlight - December '20

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
Northern Notes

Living With Coyotes other times besides nighttime hours, dusk and dawn. Carry
something that will make noise or scare the animal, such as
By Katie Roundtree, a solid walking stick or golf club. These things may deter
Finance Director, Northern the coyote at close range. Make a “coyote shaker” by putting
Palm Beach County a few washers, pebbles or pennies into an empty soft drink
Improvement District can. Wrap the can in foil and tape closed.
Local news recently
ran a segment on coyote Myths About Coyotes
sightings in the Palm Coyotes Are Extremely Dangerous: False!
Beach area and residents in There have been very few reported cases of Eastern
our area have commented coyotes biting people. The coyote’s innate fear of humans
on coyote sightings in the tends to keep them from getting too close.
past, especially around Preventing Problems Coyotes Are A New Problem: False!
dusk and dawn. The Never feed coyotes! Don’t place food outdoors that will Coyotes have been in Florida for many years and
following information is attract wild animals. Clean up pet food, fallen fruit, and will continue to make their homes around the state. This
from a publication by the Florida Fish and Wildlife seed around bird feeders. Secure garbage cans and compost medium-sized predator is extremely adaptable, thriving
Conservation Commission (FWC) and the University in animal-proof containers. Don’t try to pet a coyote and in urban, suburban and rural areas.
of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. teach children not to approach any unfamiliar animal. Coyotes Need Our Help To Survive: False!
It provides information on coyotes and their interaction Don’t let coyotes intimidate you. Frighten away People like to feed animals. However, by providing a
with people. coyotes by making loud noises and acting aggressively, “free lunch” for coyotes, you eliminate their natural fear
Living With Coyotes such as waving your arms in the air, throwing sticks at it of humans and increase their populations. Remember …
Coyotes are found throughout Florida. This adaptable or spraying it with a hose. Don’t attempt to hurt it because a fed coyote causes problems. Keep them wild!
animal belongs to the dog family and resembles a small injured animals are more likely to attack. Coyotes Can Be Totally Eliminated: False!
German shepherd. In Florida, coyotes typically weigh Be aware of unusual coyote behavior. Examples of Removing coyotes is an inefficient and ineffective
between 15 to 30 pounds. They have pointed ears, a unusual coyote behavior include coyotes approaching method to control populations. They compensate by
narrow muzzle and a bushy tail. Males tend to be larger people, stalking pets, chasing joggers or bikers or increasing litter size and new coyotes move into areas
than females. Coyote fur is usually grayish-brown but attacking leashed pets. where others have been removed. Populations can quickly
occasionally is black. When running, the coyote usually Close off crawl spaces under porches and sheds. return to original size.
holds its tail at “half mast” or straight out behind it, unlike Coyotes and other animals use such areas for resting and NPDES tip: Please pick up after your pet. When pet
most domestic dogs. raising young. waste is washed into lakes or canals the waste decays,
The scientific name of the coyote, Canis latrans, Teach children to recognize and not to run from using up oxygen and sometimes releasing ammonia.
literally means “barking dog.” Coyotes use a variety of coyotes. If children are approached, have them move Low oxygen levels and ammonia combined with warm
vocalizations such as barking like dogs, but most often slowly into a house or climb up on a swing, tree or deck temperatures can kill fish. Pet waste also contains
they are heard making shrill yips and howls. Howling and yell. nutrients that encourage weed and algae growth. Overly
is often a group effort that begins as a simple howl, but Educate your neighbors. Ask them to follow these same fertile water becomes cloudy and green – unattractive for
quickly increases into a series of group howls and high- steps. boating and fishing. Perhaps most importantly, pet waste
pitched barks. Coexisting With Coyotes carries diseases which make water unsafe.
Coyotes typically are shy and elusive, but they Coyotes can be curious but are also timid and generally This information was produced by the Florida Fish
occasionally can be spotted either alone, in pairs or in small run away if challenged. Just remember that any wild and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the
groups where food is readily available. Coyotes remain active animal will protect itself or its young. Never initiate a University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural
year-round and play an important role in the ecosystem by close encounter with a coyote. Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the people of the state of Florida
helping to keep rodent populations under control. Where coyote encounters occur regularly, walk pets at and is reproduced with permission.
Keep Your Pets Safe
Coyotes can and do prey on domestic cats and small
dogs. To protect your pets, don’t allow them to roam
freely. Most coyote attacks on pets occur either at night $59
or at dusk or dawn. During these times especially, be Introductory Massage
careful if you’re walking your pet in wooded areas or in
heavily foliaged areas where coyotes could hide. Keep
your dog close, on a short leash. Keep cats indoors. When
cats wander freely, there’s an increased risk of them being
attacked by coyotes. Coyotes are also attracted to garbage.
Problems can be significantly reduced if residents remove
attractants and secure trash.

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