Meet New York’s Urban Coyote Population

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Characteristics & More For New York's Urban Coyote Population

How To Protect Yourself From Coyotes

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Never to approach or feed a coyote, as this can make them more comfortable approaching humans

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Keep your distance and make loud noises or wave your arms to scare them away

3.

If you have a small dog, keep them on a leash. Don’t let them roam freely as they resemble prey to coyotes

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Avoid walking in areas where coyotes have been sighted during dawn or dusk 

Physical Appearance

typically smaller than their rural counterparts, weighing 15-30 pounds on average

Habitat Throughout the city and its surrounding suburbs, from the Bronx to Staten Island

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Habitat

They have been spotted in parks, green spaces, and even on the streets of densely populated neighborhoods

Diet

diverse diet, being omnivorous and opportunistic eaters

Diet

small mammals such as rodents, rabbits, and squirrels, they can also scavenge from garbage

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