By Hannah Theodore
Jan 22, 2021 5:49 PM
Coyotes are all too common in the London area during the winter months. These urban predators are opportunistic creatures, usually just looking for their next meal as they gear up for mating season in the Spring.
Land Management Technician for the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) said the UTRCA receives roughly 10-12 reports of coyote sightings a year in London. The city is teeming with natural beauty, including dense forests and the Thames River, which makes it a welcome environment for all kinds of wildlife, including coyotes.
“We have lots of forested area, lots of natural areas that are home to the coyotes,” he said. “A lot of these natural areas on the edge of the city are adjacent to rural natural areas, so it’s really easy corridors for coyotes to come into the city.”
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