From the Wave:A Wave reader took this picture of what he believes is a wandering coyote, on Tuesday at 2:30 a.m., in front of his house on Bay 24 Street. There have been no coyote sightings on the peninsula or in Queens.
That looks like a mutt with some husky in him to me. But keep your eyes open because the appearance of a coyote here is probably inevitable.
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I read that the coyote captured in Manhattan last week was released into a park in Queens. Officials didn't specify which one, but that may be the same animal.
This article actually came out before the coyote in Manhattan was captured.
Looks like a Jindo to me. The head shape and tail don't look coyote-like.
Any Roadrunner sightings?
Fun fact of the day:
...a "coyote" is someone who helps facilitate illegal border crossings...
Guess it makes sense for him to be in Queens then!!!
mcfutch - where did you get your info from - OR are you joking?
NO WAY would officials release a coyote into a Queens park - for what I would think would be obvious reasons - small dogs would be attacked. AND need I say - TODDLERS!!!!!
"Health Department officials said Friday that a coyote captured in a lower Manhattan parking garage a day earlier would be released back into a city park."
NYC Coyote To Be Released In City Park
True men don't kill coyotes
Its a Siberian Husky and he looks like my dog that ran away about 2 years ago. Does he have blue eyes? should answer by the name TOTEM.
Doesn't look like a Coyote to me nether.
About Coyote's, 3 Words :
---Kill them all !
They only eat live kill and WILL drag, cats, dogs, small children a 50 pound pig's over a 6 foot fence and drag them miles screaming before they eat and kill them. (In that order)
I had these sneaky bastards when I lived in California.
They will plow through your glass window, door in packs if they are hungry.
Coyote's & Wolves are worse then Bears! You cant hear them coming (in packs) plus they are 100 times faster and aggressive when hungry
Crappy - tks for the link - I'm speechless . . . .
That is a Husky or a Mix Husky and Wolf:) I had a few growing up:) Definately not a Coyote, much to big:) I wished I spotted it:) I'd bring that pretty baby home:)
Coyote's & Wolves are worse then Bears! You cant hear them coming (in packs) plus they are 100 times faster and aggressive when hungry
Yes they are very strong creatures, but as for your comment Kill them your crazy:( Did you ever stop and think about why they are coming so close? WE TOOK THEIR LAND,THEY ARE LOOKING FOR FOOD I HOPE THEY FIND YOU AND TAKE A BIG BITE OUT OF YOUR STANKING ASS, They are amazing creatures, my first pet was a WOLF/HUSKY MIX:) most loving and protective creature there ever was:)
The Coyote that was captured in Manhattan was released in the Bronx.. only two parks up there where it could realistically have been released but I'll let you all have fun guessing.
I didn't take their land Bloomberg did, drop them off at his tower let'em bite all their ass's.
Let not forget former Governor crash test dummy over in Jersey.
These are not only wild animals but INTELLIGENT WILD PACK ANIMALS---the worst !!!
Wait till these f*ckers start tracking & cornering small people small people under park bridges and in the subway
I go camping quite often in the Chihuahuan and Sonoran desert lands of the Southwest. There's nothing like hearing the coyotes howling at night, while smelling the mesquite shrubs, as the gentle zephyrs rustle the tent flaps.
Yip-yip-yip-yeeooo!
no vas! Senoran desert no good for camping.
Is very big, have to carry water and things on my back 3 days. You should being crazy.
Alejáñdro
Joe said...
I didn't take their land Bloomberg did, drop them off at his tower let'em bite all their ass's.
You are adorable!!! Shhh don't tell anyone I said that:) LOL I really needed a good laugh!! And Amen brother your right, I hope something does find it's way to BLOOMTURD!!!
It's incorrect to say there have been no coyote sightings in Queens. Here's part of the first of several stories I've seen on them in the Queens Chronicle. The full story is on their website.
‘Coyote’ on the loose in Jamaica
by AnnMarie Costella
11/25/2009
City officials are hoping to trap what they believe is a coyote like this one, reportedly running around the huge Jamaica housing complex. photos by AnnMarie Costella and IStockPhoto, right
Coyotes are typically found in deserts and low valleys, but one such animal or a close cousin, has found its way to the urban area of Jamaica where it has been spotted by the residents of the sprawling Rochdale Village co-op housing complex
“They are not very common, but it does happen,” said Richard Gentles, a spokesman for New York City Animal Care and Control. “We have seen them in parts of the Bronx and Central Park.”
NYCACC officers have set up two traps in parking lot 3B where the animal has reportedly been lurking. The area runs parallel to a densely wooded region next to the Long Island Rail Road while on the other side motorists cruise along Bedell Street.
“Coyotes are generally nocturnal animals; most of our sightings have been at night. They usually prey upon small animals such as raccoons, squirrels, dogs, cats etc... However, we do advise anyone using the lots in that area to remain alert and notify public safety if this animal is sighted,” read warning notices that have been posted in each of the buildings.
One public safety officer who would not give his name said that he had seen the coyote and that it “looked young,” while one resident recalled that the animal had gray eyes. But for the most part those living in the complex said that they hadn’t encountered the coyote, but were nonetheless concerned about the news of its discovery.
“I am scared for the children because I don’t know if they attack humans or just squirrels,” said resident Joann Johnson who was pushing her 16-month-old grandson in a stroller and has lived in the complex since 1974.
Animal Care and Control is not convinced that the creature is indeed a coyote and is still considering the possibility that it may be a stray dog, but whatever species it turns out to be, they are still asking residents to take precautions.
“It could end up biting someone or attacking a pet,” Gentles said. “It could get hit by a car and cause an accident and, of course, you have to worry about any disease transmissions as well.”
Gentles advises residents to be observant and make sure that dogs are kept on leashes at all times and that cats are kept indoors.
“I doubt that someone will encounter this animal, if it is a coyote, because they are pretty stealthy and keep to themselves,” said Michael Pastore, director of field operations for NYCACC.
But if individuals do come face-to-face with the animal, they should avoid sudden movements or making eye contact with it. Moreover, they should not run because that may trigger the prey instinct of the animal. Instead, they should slowly walk away.
The long, rectangular, white wire traps have been baited with dog food and are almost entirely concealed by a black plastic covering, which is used to mimic the atmosphere of a den and is designed to provide the animal with a level of comfort while minimizing outside distractions.
Once the animal is caught, and if it is healthy, NYCACC will work with the Department of Environmental Conservation and the city Department of Health to determine the best course of action for the animal and the public.
It's incorrect to say there have been no coyote sightings in Queens. This was the first of several stories I've seen on them in the Queens Chronicle:
‘Coyote’ on the loose in Jamaica
by AnnMarie Costella
11/25/2009
City officials are hoping to trap what they believe is a coyote like this one, reportedly running around the huge Jamaica housing complex. photos by AnnMarie Costella and IStockPhoto, right
Coyotes are typically found in deserts and low valleys, but one such animal or a close cousin, has found its way to the urban area of Jamaica where it has been spotted by the residents of the sprawling Rochdale Village co-op housing complex
“They are not very common, but it does happen,” said Richard Gentles, a spokesman for New York City Animal Care and Control. “We have seen them in parts of the Bronx and Central Park.”
NYCACC officers have set up two traps in parking lot 3B where the animal has reportedly been lurking. The area runs parallel to a densely wooded region next to the Long Island Rail Road while on the other side motorists cruise along Bedell Street.
“Coyotes are generally nocturnal animals; most of our sightings have been at night. They usually prey upon small animals such as raccoons, squirrels, dogs, cats etc... However, we do advise anyone using the lots in that area to remain alert and notify public safety if this animal is sighted,” read warning notices that have been posted in each of the buildings.
One public safety officer who would not give his name said that he had seen the coyote and that it “looked young,” while one resident recalled that the animal had gray eyes. But for the most part those living in the complex said that they hadn’t encountered the coyote, but were nonetheless concerned about the news of its discovery.
“I am scared for the children because I don’t know if they attack humans or just squirrels,” said resident Joann Johnson who was pushing her 16-month-old grandson in a stroller and has lived in the complex since 1974.
Animal Care and Control is not convinced that the creature is indeed a coyote and is still considering the possibility that it may be a stray dog, but whatever species it turns out to be, they are still asking residents to take precautions.
“It could end up biting someone or attacking a pet,” Gentles said. “It could get hit by a car and cause an accident and, of course, you have to worry about any disease transmissions as well.”
Gentles advises residents to be observant and make sure that dogs are kept on leashes at all times and that cats are kept indoors.
“I doubt that someone will encounter this animal, if it is a coyote, because they are pretty stealthy and keep to themselves,” said Michael Pastore, director of field operations for NYCACC.
But if individuals do come face-to-face with the animal, they should avoid sudden movements or making eye contact with it. Moreover, they should not run because that may trigger the prey instinct of the animal. Instead, they should slowly walk away.
The long, rectangular, white wire traps have been baited with dog food and are almost entirely concealed by a black plastic covering, which is used to mimic the atmosphere of a den and is designed to provide the animal with a level of comfort while minimizing outside distractions.
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