| Autor: |
LUKASIK, VICTORIA M., ALEXANDER, SHELLEY M. |
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Human Dimensions of Wildlife; Mar/Apr2011, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p114-127, 14p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph, 2 Maps |
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Urban coyotes have been studied in few Canadian cities, despite the apparent increase in negative human-coyote incidents. Our study was designed to develop a baseline understanding of the magnitude, severity, seasonality, and spatial distribution of these incidents in Calgary. We used citizen reports of human-coyote incidents, collected by the City of Calgary between 2005 and 2008. Reports were categorized into five levels from sightings to conflict. Conflict was most common during Pup-Rearing season and most often reported in central, higher-density communities in close proximity to small greenspaces. Incident levels were examined for seasonal trends and spatial patterns. Most incidents were sightings (89%); only 5% were conflicts. The presence of anthropogenic food conditioning likely predisposed coyotes to conflict, and in support we briefly discuss our complementary diet analysis. Our findings fill a gap in knowledge that is critical for monitoring and managing urban coyotes and human-coyote conflicts in Calgary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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