Coyotes in Griffith Park

Councilmember LaBonge recommended a "no tolerance" policy for people who feed wildlife like coyotes in public parks this week. To prevent the public from feeding the wild animals, Councilmember LaBonge introduced a motion this week to review the city process for addressing incidents involving coyotes and people.
This action follows a report that a coyote nibbled at the feet of someone sleeping in the park last week.
"When coyotes approach humans that closely and nip or tug at them, it's because they expect to be fed," the Councilmember said. "We have to discourage this behavior in humans and wildlife because it's not good for either one of them." The Councilmember met with officials from the city's Animal Services and Recreation and Parks departments this week to discuss possible changes to city policy. His motion was referred to the City Council's Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee. For more information on dealing with coyotes in Griffith Park, please click here.