Syniks
23-08-2005, 16:48
:rolleyes: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0508230104aug23,1,3035065.story
"Coyotes are very intelligent," Anchor said. "They quickly learn in areas that are not hunted or trapped, which is most of Cook County, that they have nothing to fear."
The coyote in Stachowiak's back yard hung around long enough for her to call animal control, grab a camera and snap a picture, she said. She has seen coyotes at least a couple of times since.
With the drought, typically nocturnal animals are venturing out during the day in search of food. Skunks and raccoons are drawn to grubs that thrive in lawns that are regularly watered, Sweeney said.
Coyotes, too, are out at all hours and in unexpected places, she said. In July, Glencoe officials received eight to 10 calls a day, and recently a coyote was spotted during the day on Park Avenue in the business district.
Most coyotes in Glencoe have been seen along Forestway Drive near the Winnetka border.
"They don't know the difference between a business and residential area," Sweeney said. "They have lost their fear of people and cars."
Anchor said they also know that people put their pets out at night.
"Cats are food to coyotes," Anchor said.
Anchor said it's rare for coyotes to attack people, and when it does occur it tends to be when people are feeding animals. But attacking dogs, which coyotes see as interlopers, is another story, he said.
"No one has a dog that can take on a coyote," Anchor said. "It doesn't matter the size. The coyotes will tear them up. Because coyotes fight every day to survive, an 80-pound lab or 100-pound shepherd can't compete."
But shooting/trapping them is Bad... :headbang:
"Coyotes are very intelligent," Anchor said. "They quickly learn in areas that are not hunted or trapped, which is most of Cook County, that they have nothing to fear."
The coyote in Stachowiak's back yard hung around long enough for her to call animal control, grab a camera and snap a picture, she said. She has seen coyotes at least a couple of times since.
With the drought, typically nocturnal animals are venturing out during the day in search of food. Skunks and raccoons are drawn to grubs that thrive in lawns that are regularly watered, Sweeney said.
Coyotes, too, are out at all hours and in unexpected places, she said. In July, Glencoe officials received eight to 10 calls a day, and recently a coyote was spotted during the day on Park Avenue in the business district.
Most coyotes in Glencoe have been seen along Forestway Drive near the Winnetka border.
"They don't know the difference between a business and residential area," Sweeney said. "They have lost their fear of people and cars."
Anchor said they also know that people put their pets out at night.
"Cats are food to coyotes," Anchor said.
Anchor said it's rare for coyotes to attack people, and when it does occur it tends to be when people are feeding animals. But attacking dogs, which coyotes see as interlopers, is another story, he said.
"No one has a dog that can take on a coyote," Anchor said. "It doesn't matter the size. The coyotes will tear them up. Because coyotes fight every day to survive, an 80-pound lab or 100-pound shepherd can't compete."
But shooting/trapping them is Bad... :headbang: