Coyotes are wild canines native to North America. Anza Valley Outlook/Benjamin Farren photo (pexels.com)
Ranchers and farmers in Southern California’s rural mountain communities are stepping up efforts to protect their livestock from coyote attacks as the clever predators become bolder and more persistent amid shrinking natural habitats.Coyotes, native to the region, are increasingly hunting near farms, ranches and even suburban neighborhoods, especially during dry spells when food sources are scarce. Livestock owners in counties such as San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura say attacks have risen in recent years, prompting the use of both traditional deterrents and modern technology."We arrived home late last night to find two baby goats missing. After searching the pastures, we’ve concluded they were taken by coyotes," said Rafael Perez on a local Anza Facebook group. "We didnâ€
