The urban coyote problem in Los Angeles County

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" The urban coyote problem in Los Angeles County "
Howell, Robert G.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	944346
Doc. No	:	LA47w8n13j
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Howell, Robert G.
Title & Author	:	The urban coyote problem in Los Angeles County [Article]\ Howell, Robert G.
Title of Periodical	:	Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
Volume/ Issue Number	:	10
Date	:	1982
Abstract	:	Extensive, urban development of hillside areas in Los Angeles County has created an undesirable human interface with coyotes (Canis latrans). Plentiful, readily available household garbage, pet foods, and water have spawned abnormal numbers of bold coyotes that have adopted residential properties and the human environment as ideal habitat. Consequently, at least six persons have been attacked, including the death of a three-year old child, during the past three years. Selective use of padded steel traps, shooting, and public education are presently being used in problem areas by the Agricultural Commissioner in an attempt to reindoctrinate these predators into returning to their natural habits.