Reply #62: Coyotes are adapting successfully.

[LWolf]

Proximity to humans has not yet endangered their species.

That means that they will continue to compete with human populations for territory, and human pets that are natural prey will be at risk.

I admire coyotes. I've lived among them most of my life. I've lost pets to them, despite taking precautions. While that saddens me, I don't blame the coyotes for being coyotes. Neither do I think I should be wiping them out. Or even "limiting their numbers." The overpopulation of the human species is the largest risk to the planet, to ecosystems, habitats, and other species. Any efforts to limit, manage, or control numbers should start there.