Have you noticed that our local City of Lakewood rabbit population has plummeted to an all-time low?
Have you wondered why pet owners have illegally posted all those “Have you seen my cat or small dog” flyers on the power poles in Lakewood?
Maybe, just maybe, the cause of this phenomenon is related to our coyote population explosion.
The local coyotes appear to be twisting the heads off of rabbits with significant frequency based on their healthy well-fed appearance.
Last year the coyotes appeared emaciated. Not this year.
A healthy-looking coyote 10’ from my bedroom window.Keep an eye on your cat, dog, and any little grandchildren you might treasure.
Mother nature works in strange ways.
For more information regarding coyotes, click on my link which will take you to wikipedia – coyote. One good thing in the article is the statement that coyotes rarely attack humans. The key pivotal word for me is rarely.
An emotional support animal?
They also reduce the rat, mice and raccoon populations.
We had a visitor a little over a month ago . . . and a couple of other people have noted their presence as well. They move so quickly and have large area where they roam.
Don
It all started when the bunny population actually took off this spring due to the (relatively) mild winter. I saw them everywhere out running in Oakbrook. And the coyotes had a banquet. However, Joe, it appears you are right that the rabbit population has declined over the summer – I haven’t noticed as many lately. That means it could be a tough winter for the coyotes if it’s a harsh one. Either way, coyote numbers are up right now – the Nextdoor.com Oakbrook site was full of sightings this summer.
We have had multiple sightings in the Racquet Club area. They are indeed healthy looking. Just like they came from the groomers.