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Never feed wildlife. Feeding coyotes intentionally or unintentionally is the cause behind many incidents of coyotes approaching or biting people. Just like domestic dogs, food can be a great motivator for uneasy wildlife – and by providing food (directly or indirectly by feeding or attracting other animals) we teach coyotes to expect food from people. By ensuring coyotes do not expect food rewards from anyone, we reduce the chances they’ll approach or get closer to people. 2 Keep dogs on leash. In a multi-year study, 92.3% of dogs who had encounters with coyotes were off-leash. Particularly when coyotes and other wildlife are active – dusk to dawn – keeping dogs on leash not only prevents potential issues with wildlife (who may view dogs as a threat) but can prevent and reduce traffic collisions, negative encounters with people or other dogs, and is frequently required by law. 3 Know the neighbours. If you’re aware of which species are in your community, you can be properly prepared to encounter them and know how to appropriately react. For example, if you’re aware coyotes live in the area and one monitors or follows you through a forest, you may know that this is a common behaviour that isn’t a threat or danger – it’s curiosity and worry for family. 4 Manage attractants and talk to your neighbours about them. Whether it’s a bird feeder, outdoor pet food, or an overflowing compost bin, identifying and managing attractants when wildlife are present can reduce negative encounters. Click here to learn more about managing attractants and what to look for around your home or business. 5 Removal of wildlife is not a solution. The idea of taking a coyote from an urban area and dropping them in a remote wilderness may seem logical, but it’s a highly traumatizing event that can lead to greater issues by breaking up family units, creating conflict within territories, and potentially spreading disease. Wildlife are in our communities because, even though they’re urban or suburban, they’re still part of ecosystems. Learning to coexist – and thrive – with wildlife around us makes for a healthier community and planet. Learn more about the One Health approach by clicking here. Do you need help spreading messages about living with coyotes and other wildlife in your community in Canada? Consider getting our free door hangers, or contact us to let us know what kind of education could be helpful at [email protected].

World Lion & Elephant Days 2023 World Lion Day and World Elephant Day, celebrated on August 10th and 12th respectively, are important reminders of the plight of two of Africa’s most iconic animals. Both are facing significant threats to their survival, with habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict among the biggest challenges ahead of them. Thankfully, there are several organisations and charities working together to protect these animals and their habitats, and the team here at Grant Macdonald London have aligned ourselves with one of them - Tusk. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7puekE4

Since 2005, Walmart’s Acres for America program has funded projects across the country that protect countless habitats to help to ensure biodiversity and the survival of at-risk species. In Georgia, the program recently supported The Conservation Fund’s purchase of 2,800 acres, which nearly tripled the size of Amicalola Falls State Park and added to the neighboring Chattahoochee National Forest. Since its founding in 2005, Walmart’s Acres for America has helped to permanently protect more than 2 million acres of vital wildlife habitat across the United States. Now through October 13, Walmart will match customer round-up donations 2:1 made on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app to NFWF, up to $1 million. Much like conserving our nation’s natural wonders one acre at a time, these small donations add up to make a big difference! Learn more about Acres for America: https://lnkd.in/gC7FkNf #conservation #wildlife #outdoors #environment #nature

Tuesday #nature news 🐾 And it's more great news for our most iconic Ecosystem Engineer here in the UK... Yes the Beaver 😀 Yes the first beaver Kit born in Northumberland for 400 years 👀 🙌 To put that in perspective the last Kit was born nearly 200 years before Charles Darwin was born 😮 Just over a year ago the National Trust released four beavers into an enclosure on the Wallington Estate, near Rothbury and they have been hard at work doing what they do best. Shaping ecosystems and boosting biodiversity 🌿 They have built a number of dams, canals and burrows across the reserve and already these are slowing the flow of water and creating ponds, pools and mudbanks. The resulting wetlands have also helped to attract kingfishers, foraging Daubenton’s bats 🦇 and benefitted the declining native, white-clawed crayfish. 🦀 We continue to see the rise in species that are declining across areas where Beavers are present. Their importance should never be underestimated and their impact to the environment is critical 🌳 In May The heavily pregnant female was first spotted and footage captured shortly after showed a kit heading back to the family lodge and taking a dip. What a moment this must of been for the team 😀 Beavers are not just making a comeback...they are BACK! 😁 right where they belong 😎 Northumberland and Wallington Reserve have a new little ecosystem engineer and I am sure in know time he will become as key and effective as creating new habitats for many different species of wildlife, just like his parents 😃 https://lnkd.in/eBvNhz_H #naturenews #rewilding #conservation #ecosystems #habitats #envrionment #beavers

Tell your Senators to support the Recovering America's Wildlife Act support US Wildlife Recovery, slow extinction & support all species in the US, https://rec-law.us/3BNz8wx #ExtinctionIsForever #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectWildlife #ClimateChange @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Tell your Senators to support the Recovering America's Wildlife Act support US Wildlife Recovery, slow extinction & support all species in the US, https://rec-law.us/3BNz8wx #ExtinctionIsForever #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectWildlife #ClimateChange @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Tell your Senators to support the Recovering America's Wildlife Act support US Wildlife Recovery, slow extinction & support all species in the US, https://rec-law.us/3BNz8wx #ExtinctionIsForever #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectWildlife #ClimateChange @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw