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=Expert Information on Coyotes from Animal Control=

= 1. Did coyotes affect us 100 years ago in Denver, Colorado? 1900 to 1972 Americans encouraged the killing of coyoteres in order to protect other wildlife. www.jstor.org/pss/3984578 = = = = = 2. Do coyotes affect us now in Denver, Colorado? A lady was walking her dog and three coyotes attacked he r d og and her. = = = = = 3. What do coyotes eat in the city? Coyote are omnivores! Diet: 40% rodents 20% fruits Grasses, birds, eggs, reptiles, garbage, other = = =

= 4. Where do coyotes live? In Denver and in the woods. = = =

5. What do you do if you see a coyote? when walking your dog:
= = 4. Approach aggressively if coyote doesn’t leave. 5. Pick up your dog if possible, don’t let coyote between you and pet. 7. Do not stop harassing coyote until it leaves area. = 6. What do coyotes look like? Coyote Identification: = = = Black tipped tail Black shoulder stripe Gold eyes Long pointed ears & nose = 7. Are coyotes friendly to foxes? No = = = 8.  What animals are predators to coyotes? Wolves and humans. = 9. Are coyotes dangerous to human ?NO. Coyotes have a natural fear of humans and are not interested in confronting peopl = = = = = = =
 * ====== 1. DO NOT EVER ignore, turn back on, run away. ======
 * ====== 2. Stand ground, yell, make noise, make yourself look big ======
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 * 6. Slowly back towards other people if necessary.
 * NOTE: coyotes are skittish an d will eventually run away. They avoid confrontation wit h aggressive people!!!!!!!!

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