Comparing Coyote Management in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Native to California, coyotes are common in urban green spaces up and down the state. Once eradicated from San Francisco, they’ve made a comeback in the city, with sightings on the rise and reports of pet attacks, including an incident involving a 5-year-old child. We’ll talk about best practices to keep you and your pets safe and learn about the essential role coyotes play in California’s ecosystem. Have you had a recent encounter with a coyote?

Guests:

Tali Caspi, urban ecologist, PhD Candidate at UC Davis

Christopher J Schell, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley

Christine Wilkinson, conservation scientist, carnivore ecologist, research associate at California Academy of Sciences - manages www.bayareacoyote. org

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