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There are other reasons for coyotes to come into contact with humans. In the case of Los Angeles, we just had fires up in the Hollywood Hills. I lived in Arizona in the country, people killed coyotes and then complained about the over abundance of rabbits, etc. Coyotes are opportunistic which makes cats an easy meal. As we encroach on their habitat, they will adapt which means, keep Fluffy inside.

I lived in Arizona in the country, people killed coyotes and then complained about the over abundance of rabbits, etc. Coyotes are opportunistic which makes cats an easy meal.

This was the original reason why states created "Fish and Game" departments. About 30 years ago these departments existed to keep a balance between the number of "game" animals, natural predators, and fishery stocks for sport and commercial fisheries. Unfortunately, in states like Oregon the fish and game departments have been stuffed with uber liberal animal rights types.

We don't control sea lion populations even though they aren't even native and they prey on "endangered" salmon populations. Oregon outlawed hunting bear and cougar with dogs which meant an explosion in the predator population. With no control on predator populations, bear and cougar began moving into suburban areas. Wow! It's like freakin' magic! Who could have guessed this would happen?

Now Oregon, Washington, and Idaho are bringing back wolves. Hmmmmm, let's see. A much more dangerous predator than a coyote, hunts in packs, feeds on game animals like deer and elk. What will happen once the wolves decimate the game animal population? I'm gonna guess that sheep, cows, pets, horses, people, etc... start getting gnawed on. It's amazing! I must have some type of psychic ability to see into the future!

The spread of wildlife into the cities has nothing to do with people moving into the animal’s habitat.

The wild animals are moving into a void in the city eco-system that used to be filled by dogs.

30 years ago everyone had a dog. And everyone let their dogs run free. The dogs harrassed the wildlife and kept them at bay. No more, now we have leash laws.

You know the saying, unintended concequences.