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A young coyote found with hundreds of painful cactus spines stuck throughout his body is now recovering thanks to dedicated wildlife rescuers. After two and a half hours of careful spine removal, the pup is healing and will return to the wild soon.
A quick-thinking passerby and a San Mateo officer equipped with an AED brought a man in cardiac arrest back to life on a trail at Coyote Point. The rescue showcases how emergency equipment in every patrol car can mean the difference between life and death.
A coyote that captured hearts by swimming to Alcatraz Island in January actually traveled twice as far as scientists first thought. New DNA evidence shows the adventurous canid swam two miles from Angel Island, not from nearby San Francisco.
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After coyotes killed 400 sheep and goats in one year, a Texas ranching family discovered a solution that's been protecting herds for 5,000 years. Livestock guardian dogs are now saving ranches across the Edwards Plateau without a single bullet.
A Connecticut family refused to give up on an injured coyote dragging a steel trap through bitter winter cold. Their determination turned a near tragedy into a heartwarming rescue that brought an entire community together.
A coyote casually strolled through a live news broadcast about a mountain lion capture in San Francisco, creating a perfect moment of wildlife comedy. The young cougar was safely tranquilized and will return to the wild.
A brave coyote made history by swimming through the treacherous waters of San Francisco Bay to reach Alcatraz Island, stunning wildlife experts who've never seen anything like it. The exhausted animal's daring journey shows just how adaptable these clever creatures have become.