URBAN COYOTES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

David N Lee ; Davey Wildlife Solutions; david.lee@davey.com;

As urban development continues to push into native habitat, coyote-human conflicts are increasing in Southern California. Coyotes (Canis latrans) continue to adapt to urban and sub-urban environments, and their populations are growing. This talk will focus on recent studies of urban coyotes. We will emphasize innovative solutions to coyote-human conflicts such as pet predation and attacks on humans. Our discussion will include a summary of recent coyote attacks and an update on a National Park Service study of radio-collared coyotes in downtown Los Angeles.

Conservation and Challenges in the Urban-Wildlife Interface