Unlike the wolf, coyotes have thrived in part because they have adapted excellently to urban environments. (https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/160418-a

Unlike the wolf, coyotes have thrived in part because they have adapted excellently to urban environments. (https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/160418-animals-urban-cities-wildlife-science-coyotes/ https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/160418-animals-u...) City dwellers generally don't (in general) shoot animal pests for pretty obvious reasons: in the close quarters of the city, mistakes may have much greater impact. Coyotes rarely attack people; even unarmed, I'd bet on the 150lb adult human over the 30lb coyote in any 1-on-1 fight, and humans often have other clever tricks up their sleeves (including weapons but also beyond that). Generally speaking coyotes avoid people as much as possible. They are IMHO wise to do so. The main impact of coyote urbanization on most people IMHO is that it is much less safe to have an "outdoors cat" or any other free-roaming pet. Which is why animal control departments from what I see don't pay much mind to urban coyotes, it is not that big of a problem. As another poster says, if it became a big problem, resources could be directed to control the coyote.