Customers could be heard gasping as officers made several attempts to yank the coyote out of the shelf—finally pulling the animal out by its tail.
A coyote that was pulled out of the refrigerated section of an Aldi in Chicago yesterday will be returned to the wild, officials said. The wild animal was “likely seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life,” slipped into the store via an open door and then hid behind the cheeses and deli meats to avoid the people in the store.
Coyote sightings and interactions in Chicago are increasing as the breeding season, lasting from January to March, gets underway.
"A coyote walks into an ALDI"sounds a lot like the start of a cheesy dad joke, but that's exactly what happened in a Chicago, Illinois ALDI store this week. And lucky for us, the mayhem was caught on camera.
Animal appeared uninjured and will be assessed before being released back into the wild if that is deemed appropriate.
The County Commission said Florida has too many coyotes, and wants to see a change in state policies regarding controlling the population.
When walking your dog, keep it on a leash, avoid walking at night and do not leave your pet unattended outside. If you encounter a coyote close, make large movements and loud noises to deter the animal. Remember to treat local wildlife with respect. If the encounter persists, get to a safe place and contact your local DEC Office.
Customers gasped as officers made several attempts to yank the coyote out of the shelf, finally pulling the animal out by its tail.
One area where this evolution is evident is in the coyotes’ diet. Unlike their rural counterparts who primarily feed on rabbits, mice, and other small mammals, urban coyotes tend to have a higher intake of glucose and starch from scavenging food scraps or leftover pet food.
The latest episode looks at a bizarre call in Chicago that had a police officer wrangling a coyote that got loose in a grocery store. Quick: How many "Looney Tunes" jokes can
As coyote mating season begins, Dallas residents are urged to remain vigilant as these animals may become more visible and vocal. Coyotes, in their search for food