Village Of Palatine: Important Reminders About Our Coyote Neighbors

Palatine IL

24 December, 2021

10:10 AM

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Press release from the Village of Palatine: December 23, 2021 Coyotes inhabit every available territory in Cook County, and between February and March coyotes breed and may become more territorial. A coyote will defend its territory against other canine it determines to be encroaching, particularly if the animal is smaller, such as a fox or small pet dog. A coyote may attempt to scare off, injure or kill the pet. Coyotes, however, are generally wary of humans and prefer to keep their distance. Although some coyotes use areas around human development, a majority avoid areas of active human presence. People should nonetheless remain alert if any wild animal is suspected to be near and take reasonable measures to ensure their safety. A few practical steps we can take to coexist with coyotes include the following: If you feel you're in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1. To learn more about coyote behavior, visit the Urban Coyote Research Project. Please visit our website for more information regarding our coyote neighbors. This press release was produced by the Village of Palatine. The views expressed here are the author's own.