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Coyotes are losing their fear of humans, which is further worsened by people intentionally or unintentionally feeding coyotes. [2] In such situations, some coyotes have begun to act aggressively toward humans—chasing joggers and bicyclists, confronting people walking their dogs, and stalking small children. [2]
Residents of Mar Vista are inundated by coyotes that they say lounge in their yards, leave animal carcasses, snap at pets and lunge at children. 'Just not afraid of humans': Coyotes plague Mar ...
"Like most wildlife, coyotes are naturally afraid of humans, but they can lose that fear and become bold and aggressive if they are protecting their young, being fed, or are sick."
Coyotes, which are considered a naturalized species in Florida, are generally skittish and shy away from humans. A coyote spotted in the Flamingo Park historic neighborhood in West Palm Beach.
A researcher studying the impact of coyotes in the city of Austin, Texas found that urban coyote management techniques, including steps to trap and remove coyotes who were exhibiting bold or aggressive behavior, as well as efforts to educate the public about not feeding the animals, had had a positive effect in lessening possible risk to humans or to pets. [14]
A sign discouraging people from feeding coyotes, which can lead to them habituating themselves to human presence, thus increasing the likelihood of attacks. Coyote attacks on humans are uncommon and rarely cause serious injuries, due to the relatively small size of the coyote, but have been increasingly frequent, especially in California. By ...
A coyote crosses railroad tracks close to a large group of people in Arizona in 2018. In Colorado Springs, on Thanksgiving Day 2024, a coyote attacked a 4-year-old girl.
While coyotes can kill pets and livestock, like goats or calves, they are generally not dangerous to humans. Usually weighing between 30-45 pounds, coyotes are most active from dusk to dawn.