Coyotes in Chicago

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From The Daily Mail:

As suburban populations increase in places like Chicago, there is no space left for coyotes to live and roam for their prey. 

Therefore almost 2,000 have ventured into a new habitat - among the skyscrapers of downtown Windy City. 

The animals have adapted to living in close quarters with humans and have learned to navigate tasks associated with built-up areas - such as crossing busy roads and avoiding cars. 

Over the past few years they have spread to nearly every corner of the United States - wreaking havoc by preying on domestic pets and even attacking children.  

But the suburban sprawl and increase in out-of-town developments have prompted some to migrate to more urban areas. 

They are strictly nocturnal, curling up in a ball during the day just yards from where people walk, and are able to defend large settlement areas.  

Researchers found that the coyotes actually thrived in the urban environment, living longer than their rural cousins and producing larger litters of puppies.