An Altamonte Springs man was injured when a coyote ran out of the woods at him and his dog. The victim is warning others about the importance of protecting themselves.

One of those predators is the aloof coyote, which has its mating season at the peak of winter and into the early spring (January - March) in Georgia. And while they may look like your average dog ...

There was a pattern to their play: One would hunker down in the grass, hidden from ... have made its tracks plain. My dog and I were out walking last week when she suddenly froze and looked ahead.

The breeding season for coyotes occurs in February and March when females are receptive. The gestation period lasts 58-63 days, and females can have between two and 19 pups in a litter.

Coyotes are typically not aggressive toward people, and officials ask anyone who sees one acting hostile to call 911.

There was a pattern to their play: one would hunker down in the grass, hidden from view ... “It’s not a common thing to hear about a coyote just waiting to get somebody’s dog,” Lisa Jackson, ...

As pet owners, we do whatever it takes to keep our pets safe. We ensure they have all of their shots and are protected from ...