Tag: Coyotes

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Coyotes are here to stay!”

by Lara Milligan

April 19, 2022

You have probably seen headlines about coyote population explosions, or perhaps your NextDoor app has informed you about recent coyote sightings in your neighborhood. Coyotes still feel like a relatively new species here in Florida, but they ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coyotes, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Podcast, Range Change, Shannon Carnevale

It’s Coyote Season Again

by Rick O'Connor

January 6, 2022

Over the years I have received many calls from beach residents with concerns about coyotes. Encounters with this animal can be unnerving for many and the most common time of year for them is winter. A friend of mine who lives in the central ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Coyotes, Florida Sea Grant

Howling Coyotes

by Tia Silvasy and Rick O'Connor

October 20, 2020

It’s Halloween… The time of year we think of werewolves, warlocks, witches, and full moon evenings. But there is another creature who likes to howl at the moon this time of year – the coyote. Actually, coyotes howl all throughout ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Coyotes

Q: Do we have grey wolves in this part of the country?

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 17, 2017

Q: Yesterday evening at approximately 6:00 we glanced out into our back yard and saw an animal that we are pretty certain was a grey wolf. Both my husband and I saw it and agree that it definitely wasn't a grey fox. It was much larger. Do we ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coyotes

Coyotes and Livestock in Florida

by Samantha Murray

March 28, 2016

Have you ever seen a coyote walking down the sidewalk or dashing across the highway? You’re not alone. Over the past four to five decades, coyotes have expanded into Florida and have now been reported from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys.1 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Coyotes, Florida Predators, Livestock Loss

Protecting Livestock from Predators

October 26, 2015

Predators are animals that kill and eat other animals, or prey. Predation is a natural process, and the only animals not considered predators are ones that strictly feed on plants. The first step in protecting livestock from predators is... ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Black Bear, Coyotes, Domestic Dogs, Farm Management, Florida Panther, Florida Predators, Guard Dogs, Livestock, Livestock Protection, Predators

UF/IFAS helping homeowners across Florida deal with coyotes

by BLOGS.IFAS

October 13, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Coyotes were introduced in Florida in the 1920s for hunting and, today, they live in every county in the state and are becoming a nuisance in some areas. Lisa Hickey, an Extension agent for the University of Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coyotes, Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Livestock, University Of Florida

Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Coyotes

by Diana Hagan (she/her)

July 24, 2015

The omnivorous coyote is a relative newcomer to Florida that plays an important role in ecosystems and food webs. Of particular importance and possible benefit may be their potential ability to control populations of pest species such as some ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Alexander Gulde, Angeline Scotten, Coyotes, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Managing Conflicts With Wildlife Series, Raoul Boughton, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department, William Giuliano

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