Charles van Rees, Ph.D., a conservation scientist, professor, and naturalist, spoke exclusively with House Digest to share his dos and don'ts for managing coyotes in your backyard.

If you want to keep coyotes from returning to your yard or deter them from visiting in the first place, we've got some techniques for you to implement.

Generally, coyotes are not an issue for homeowners and prefer to steer clear of us. “The most common call we get about coyotes is people saying, ‘I saw a coyote in my back yard,’” says Owen.

Mom of 4 Bethany Morris spotted the coyote meters from her backyard where her children play. Many TikTok users suggested she exterminate the wild animal for safety. @itsbethanymorris ...

On Oct. 12 surveillance footage at a Portland home captured a coyote chasing a young girl as she alerts her dad about the dangerous animal behind her, Storyful said.

Holy (expletive)!" and chased after it. The 4-year-old jumps on a child picnic table in the backyard to get away. The coyote appears to pause for a second near the picnic before making its escape.

A young coyote was rescued after it found itself stuck in a California yard, officials say. When officers arrived at the San Francisco home, “the coyote tried to hide in a wall, thinking he was ...

One reason: habituation. When coyotes associate humans with food, such as backyard pet dishes or trash, they lose their natural fear and may become bold.