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Our purpose is to bring people together in a shared vision to preserve and protect Florida's wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems. We accomplish this via science-based education and the development of appreciation and respect for the natural world and our place within it.
There have been numerous posts regarding coyotes recently that are bothersome since so much of the information is incorrect & simply meant to cause fear.
It is coyote mating season, (January- March) Coyotes can be seen during the day, especially once their young come out of their dens.
Coyotes will seem more defensive because they are protecting their family or den area. The same way most of us would protect our families & searching for food.
Coyotes are rarely a threat to humans or domestic pets. Yes, there have been issues with domestic pets, typically with smaller breed dogs & cats being attacked. Be responsible & do not let your pets wonder freely. Secure smaller farm animals properly at night. Loud noises like banging pots & pans is the easiest way to deter them. Motion sensor lights or sprinklers work well too. Do not use mothballs outside, it is federally illegal to do so & they do not deter any wildlife at all (no not even snakes). They are toxic to wildlife & water supplies. Same with ammonia.
Coyote attacks are rare on humans & pets.
Just to put things in perspective, about 4 million people are attacked by domestic pet dogs every year & almost 400 people are killed by domestic dogs. There are more issues with domestic dogs attacking other dogs & loose cats than coyotes attacking pets.
With the ridiculous amount of attacks on humans from domestic pet dogs, we do not see posts about the dangers of dog ownership? No we do not. Do not unfairly judge wildlife, especially when you know very little about them.
Please stop fearing wildlife & jumping to culling or relocating these animals. They are loosing their habitat, food sources, & they do not deserve to be feared. They cause way less trouble then all the domestic cats & dogs loose running around loose & unmonitored.
If you have a legitimate reason for concern, you should contact your local Department of Natural Resources or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator near you.
*My favorite quote & how I came up with the name of our center
"Study nature, love nature, stay Close to Nature. It will never fail you" Frank Lloyd Wright
It is coyote mating season, (January- March) Coyotes can be seen during the day, especially once their young come out of their dens.
Coyotes will seem more defensive because they are protecting their family or den area. The same way most of us would protect our families & searching for food.
Coyotes are rarely a threat to humans or domestic pets. Yes, there have been issues with domestic pets, typically with smaller breed dogs & cats being attacked. Be responsible & do not let your pets wonder freely. Secure smaller farm animals properly at night. Loud noises like banging pots & pans is the easiest way to deter them. Motion sensor lights or sprinklers work well too. Do not use mothballs outside, it is federally illegal to do so & they do not deter any wildlife at all (no not even snakes). They are toxic to wildlife & water supplies. Same with ammonia.
Coyote attacks are rare on humans & pets.
Just to put things in perspective, about 4 million people are attacked by domestic pet dogs every year & almost 400 people are killed by domestic dogs. There are more issues with domestic dogs attacking other dogs & loose cats than coyotes attacking pets.
With the ridiculous amount of attacks on humans from domestic pet dogs, we do not see posts about the dangers of dog ownership? No we do not. Do not unfairly judge wildlife, especially when you know very little about them.
Please stop fearing wildlife & jumping to culling or relocating these animals. They are loosing their habitat, food sources, & they do not deserve to be feared. They cause way less trouble then all the domestic cats & dogs loose running around loose & unmonitored.
If you have a legitimate reason for concern, you should contact your local Department of Natural Resources or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator near you.
*My favorite quote & how I came up with the name of our center
"Study nature, love nature, stay Close to Nature. It will never fail you" Frank Lloyd Wright
