RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Officials said coyote sighting were on the rise in North Carolina but that may be because more residents are at home.
A Wildlife Resources Commission press release said increase sightings were due to changes in residents’ behavior because of stay-at-home orders put in place to combat the new coronavirus spread.
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The release said since people were home, the opportunity to see the animals has increased. The release also said coyotes may be venturing out because people weren’t outside.
Coyotes naturally stay away from people if possible but sightings typically peak in May while coyotes raise their young.
The release said coyotes rarely attack humans but have been known to attack small pets.
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