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Originally Posted by topknot  Just in general. And believe me, even though you think there are not coyotes - they are there! Promise me. A 16 pound yorkie is still the right size to be carried off. I live in the country and only saw my first one last year - after living her a few years. We talked to my neighbor that has cows and he says they are bad and will go after a calf. Coyotes have been known to work in groups and will surround a calf to bring it down. So do not think they are not there. They are even in the city. |
Wow, just did some research- check this out(I'm in Maryland):
Maryland and Delaware have the distinction of being the last two states in the contiguous United States to be colonized by coyotes. Coyotes are a relatively new addition to local ecosystems, and were first documented in Maryland during 1972. Recent analysis in Virginia has verified an approximate 29% annual growth rate in its coyote population. Maryland and Virginia share similar habitat types and land use patterns.
Scary!!!
I've never heard of coyotes being around here. I've seen foxes once or twice in my life.