To determine patterns in the circumstances of attacks, we analyzed the activities of victims prior to attack. Most victims were doing some sort of recreational activity such as camping, walking, or biking when they were attacked. Many victims were also relaxing outside their homes, sitting on porches, grilling out, or sleeping outside.
The majority of attacks occurred outside the residence of the victim or in a park. We also investigated the timing of attack incidents. We found that slightly more attacks occurred during the months of January through April the breeding season for coyotes than in other months. We did not find a meaningful difference in the number of attacks occurring during daytime versus nighttime hours.
Most victims of coyote attacks were attacked by seemingly healthy coyotes; only 15 victims were bitten by rabid coyotes. Most victims did not suffer serious injuries from the attack. The majority of attack victims were able to run away or scare off the coyote and stop the attack by yelling or throwing objects at it. Those that did suffer the most serious injuries were children.
Only two fatal coyote attacks in the U. In almost a third of the reported attack cases, it was known that coyotes were being fed either intentionally or accidentally near the attack site. One victim was bitten while feeding a coyote and another was bitten by a coyote that was being fed by her parents.
After speaking to wildlife officials in areas of known coyote attacks on humans, we strongly suspect that wildlife feeding was occurring in the locations of many of the other attacks, even though this was not documented.
Although we were able to gather some useful insights from our research of coyote attacks within the United States and Canada, we were limited by the source of our data because records of coyote attacks throughout the U. Some of the accounts that we located contained few details about the coyote attack and we also suspect that additional incidents may have gone unreported or were not reflected in the media.
We feel that a standardized reporting system of coyote attacks throughout North America would be extremely helpful for further informing the details and circumstances of coyote attacks on humans and therefore preventing future attacks.
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Here are some steps you can take to help prevent coyote attacks: Know that sometimes dogs are drawn to to coyotes and vice versa. This attracts coyotes to your yard. Never leave your pet outside unattended. Keep your pet on a non-retractable leash. If you do decide to walk them during these times, carry a flashlight. Be extra alert during breeding season for coyotes. These animals have babies in April and are super protective of their children April through August.
Outfit your pet with an anti-coyote jacket. Since many wild animals, including coyotes, are most active from dusk till dawn , keeping pets safe during this time is crucial. Pets of any size can find trouble, but pets under 50 pounds are especially vulnerable. If your pet primarily resides outdoors, a completely enclosed kennel with a roof may also be an effective way to keep unwanted visitors out.
Is Your Dog a Cuddler? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Greetings, Iv Rd learned slot from reading your post my 5 year old miniature yorkie poodle mix was snatched by a coyote j was speechless and helpless at the same time it happened so fast. I was terrified this incident happened September 1, my heart was racing I know it skipped a beat my bs y was taken off and this coyote came like a thief in n the night about 6ish in the morning.
We still have our other baby Dillion he took off at the sound of distress when he heard Bella but he misses her dearly they were born together siblings. He has been terrible without Bella. Thanks for the watch warning f dad if she if only I knew then what I know now.
Khristi Ford, I was stalked last night in San Clemente while crossing a street at night. My 12 pound poodle on the leash. I just happened to look over my shoulder and there he was not one dog length away! It took me a second to actually realize what I was seeing then I yelled eek eek at it and it sort of turned away, but not really. It poised me off in the street I yelled eek eek again and was able to pick up my dog who was struggling to get free from his collar.
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