#Coyote with mange skin

Removal or relocation of a coyote is only a priority for the AZGFD in cases of public safety. DENVER (KDVR) A coyote roaming at the Fairmont Cemetery, suspected to have mange, was spotted and photographed by people visiting late family members. Mange is a contagious class of skin diseases caused by mites that causes animals to have a thin or patchy coat. Wildlife authorities suggest shouting, clapping, and waving large objects as a way to scare off coyotes.Ĭoyotes can lose their hair as a result of mange, which makes it difficult to control body temperature, according to the AZGFD, but they can survive with the disease for a long time.

While its appearance may alarm some, or even tempt them to feed or help the animal, passersby are advised to attempt to scare it away with loud noises.ĪZGFD says that simply ignoring coyotes can also lead to a situation where the animals lose their natural fear of humans, emboldening them to visit human-inhabited areas in search of food, water, or shelter. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Tucson has reported multiple sightings of a mangy coyote in the Commerce Park Loop area, west of I-10 between St. We get in bald coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, skunks, opossums and squirrels. (KGUN) - Close proximity to Sonoran Desert wildlife can be part of the charm of living in Tucson and Southern Arizona, but authorities plainly urge residents: Keep your distance. An injured coyote with mange hops around the park.