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Northern Notes

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

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