Forget Dog Bites, Coyotes on The Prowl

Larry Buckfire

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Numerous studies have shown litters of city pups survive in greater numbers than country cousins who work harder for traditional food like grasshoppers, mice and rabbits. In suburbs, coyotes eat garbage, pet food and even scraps from Metro Detroit residents who feed the wild animals, Payne said.

A unusual trend is happening here in Michigan. While Michiganders used to be on the looking for wandering dogs, this is nothing compared to packs of wild coyotes that are roaming the streets. The coyotes, which are about the size of collies, have moved into the cities based upon the availability of food and shelter. While there have been no attacks yet on people, small pets are being attached and severely injured. The Detroit News reported on these animal attacks in today's paper.