Wolf in Irvine?

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dysr

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If you live in a new community neighboring to the wilds, like Stonegate, Potola Spring, the Great Park, have you ever heard of the howl of wolves at night?
 
there are no wolves in Southern California.  northern California has one near the Oregon border.  It crossed over in 2011 after being exterminated in the state for 90 years.

If you hear howling, it's a Coyote.
 
There is a coyote family that has been spotted multiple times in and along the JOST, especially the area between Long Meadow and Trabuco that borders the Montecito and Carmel tracts in Woodbury.
 
ps9 said:
Here's my coyote sighting:  crossing Alton near the civic center, beat that!
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Huge one lying on the 261 South just after Windy Ridge toll booth yesterday evening. Nearly rolled over it with my car. It was already dead.
 
I would see them on Harvard/irvine center drive. Near the edible park. A lot of open space by the rail road track. I still walked my dogs but at night I would carry a big mag-lite.
 
IP just carved up a lot of their land for homes...it's only natural they going to spill into the neighborhoods looking for little dogs and cats.  Happened when I was living in West Irvine about 5 years ago.

Craziest siting...Irvine Marketplace parking lot as I was going to the ATM around 1AM.  Nothing good happens after midnight.
 
Got this email today:

Dear Woodbury Community:

It has been brought to our attention that their have been several coyote sightings within Woodbury. Although Coyotes exhibit bold behavior in front of people, the chance of a human attack is quiet low. However; there are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our pets.

DO NOT feed coyotes. They will associate food with humans and that will significantly increase the likely hood of them attacking.

DO NOT let your pets roam free. Although it is rare for a human attack, it is quite commons for coyotes to attack pets! especially cats and small dogs. Always keep an eye on your pets and make sure they are on leashes. THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR PET IS TO NOT LET THEM ROAM FREE.

You can attempt to frighten away coyotes by making loud noises (shouting, air horn, or banging pots and pans) and acting aggressively (e.g., waving your arms, throwing sticks, spraying with a garden hose). Homeowners should realize that if they live near suitable habitat, fencing may be the only method to completely eliminate coyotes from travelling near homes.

Please check out the City of Irvine's website at:http://www.cityofirvine.org/ipd/divisions/animalservices/coyotebulletin.aspformore information!
 
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