Coyotes in Houston: More Common Than Your Ex
You might think Houston is all skyscrapers, traffic, and endless shopping malls. But hold your horses, city slickers! Because there’s something a little more wild going on in the Bayou City. Yep, I’m talking about coyotes.
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The Urban Wild
Who would've thought that while you're sipping your morning coffee on your patio, a sneaky little coyote might be eyeing your prized Chihuahua? It’s like a real-life plot twist to your suburban sitcom. These furry bandits have managed to adapt to the concrete jungle surprisingly well. They've traded howling at the moon for howling at the sound of your garbage truck.
Urban Coyote Survival Guide:
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- Diet: Apparently, pizza crusts and discarded tacos are a coyote's idea of gourmet dining. So, clean up after your backyard BBQ, folks!
- Habitat: Parks, green spaces, and even your neighbor's overgrown backyard can be a coyote's home sweet home.
- Behavior: Mostly nocturnal, but don't be surprised if you spot one taking a midday nap in your neighbor's flower bed.
So, Should You Panic?
Calm down, cowboy. While it's certainly unexpected to have a wild animal roaming your neighborhood, coyotes are generally shy and avoid humans. They're more interested in small rodents and rabbits than your ankle. However, it’s always good to be cautious.
Coyote Encounter Etiquette:
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- Don't Feed the Wild Animals: This includes your neighbor's cat.
- Secure Your Trash: Coyotes are opportunists and love a good dumpster dive.
- Keep Your Pets Indoors: Especially at night.
FAQ: Coyote Edition
How to keep coyotes away from your property?
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- Create a coyote-proof fence and secure all garbage cans.
How to behave if you encounter a coyote?
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- Stay calm, make yourself look large, and make loud noises.
How to protect your pets from coyotes?
- Keep pets on leashes when walking and bring them inside at night.
How to coexist with coyotes?
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- Understand their behavior, secure your property, and be cautious.
How to report a coyote problem?
- Contact your local animal control or wildlife agency.
So, the next time you hear a strange noise in the night, don't automatically assume it's a ghost or a burglar. It might just be your new, furry neighbor, the Houston coyote. Just remember, they're more likely to run away from you than chase you. Unless, of course, you're wearing a really good squirrel costume.
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