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Originally Posted by buggyone
A coyote will not come near a person. You may see one at dawn or dusk but they are not going to attack a person.
If your small dog or cat is outside by itself (leashed to a stake or out wandering) they are fair game for a coyote. Garbage bags are also a food source for the coyote.
There are plenty of living areas for a coyote in The Villages with all the preserve areas. It is called an eco-system for a good reason.
Enjoy the wildlife here and do not be scared of a coyote. I personally would be more frightened of the occasional Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes that reach about 6 feet in length.
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A coyote will not
NORMALLY come near a person. But with any animal wild or domestic the potential for abnormal behavior is there. That's why there are signs saying "Don't feed the wildlife".
Just stay aware of your surroundings and if you come across a unknown animal be wary and have an escape in mind if needed