Coyotes are here to stay!

<p>Coyotes have been in Florida since the 1970s but still feel like a relatively new species for many. In this episode, Shannon and Lara explore the latest research, facts, findings, and realities of living with coyotes.</p> <h2>Learn more:</h2> <ul> <li>Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Species Profile Page for coyotes - <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/coyote/">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/coyote/</a></li> <li>Watch a webinar on coyotes in Florida - <a href="https://youtu.be/0Q3gZnPtwTM">https://youtu.be/0Q3gZnPtwTM</a> &nbsp;(Taught by Lara!)</li> </ul> <h2>How You Can Help:</h2> <ul> <li>Share what you learned with a friend!</li> <li>Secure attractants like pet&nbsp;food and garbage - <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW437">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW437</a></li> <li>Haze coyotes that are getting&nbsp;too close to humans: Here is a video from FWC explaining why and how it should be done - <a href="https://youtu.be/PnSo45n3mHM">https://youtu.be/PnSo45n3mHM</a></li> <li>Have nuisance coyotes trapped&nbsp;by a licensed wildlife trapper - <a href="https://app.myfwc.com/HGM/NWT/NWTSearch.aspx">https://app.myfwc.com/HGM/NWT/NWTSearch.aspx</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sources for this Episode:</h2> <ul> <li>Dr. Martin B. Main, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida</li> <li>Angeline Barker, Certified Wildlife Biologist®, Biological Administrator I, Wildlife &amp; Habitat Management Section, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</li> <li>Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Coyotes - <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/coyote/">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/coyote/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy learning about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here!</stro