Description

Coyotes have been in Florida since the 1970s but still feel like a relatively new species for many. In this episode, Shannon and Lara explore the latest research, facts, findings, and realities of living with coyotes.

Learn more:

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Species Profile Page for coyotes - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/coyote/
• Watch a webinar on coyotes in Florida - https://youtu.be/0Q3gZnPtwTM  (Taught by Lara!)

How You Can Help:

• Share what you learned with a friend!
• Secure attractants like pet food and garbage - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW437
• Haze coyotes that are getting too close to humans: Here is a video from FWC explaining why and how it should be done - https://youtu.be/PnSo45n3mHM
• Have nuisance coyotes trapped by a licensed wildlife trapper - https://app.myfwc.com/HGM/NWT/NWTSearch.aspx

Sources for this Episode:

• Dr. Martin B. Main, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida
• Angeline Barker, Certified Wildlife Biologist®, Biological Administrator I, Wildlife & Habitat Management Section, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Coyotes - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/coyote/

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