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flag Coyotes are increasingly common in New Jersey, with 3,000–5,000 estimated across the state, prompting safety warnings despite rare attacks.

flag Coyotes are increasingly spotted in New Jersey neighborhoods, with state officials estimating 3,000 to 5,000 across the state. flag First recorded in 1939, sightings have risen sharply since the 1980s, now occurring in nearly every county and 94% of the state’s land. flag While human attacks remain rare, recent incidents include a 2019 attack in Fairfield, aggressive behavior in Livingston, and two attacks in Bergen County last month involving a rabid coyote that was euthanized. flag Wildlife experts say coyotes typically avoid people but urge caution with pets and children, recommending residents secure trash, avoid feeding wildlife, and report sightings to help monitor the growing population.

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