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Coyote Pups Abandoned In Pleasanton Yard
Take a look at this adorable video shared on the Pleasanton Police Department's social media.
These baby coyote are just days old! They were abandoned in a #Pleasanton yard by mama coyote but were saved thanks to the homeowner. They’re being cared for at a local wildlife center until they’re old enough to be on their own. #CutenessOverload #SoundOn pic.twitter.com/zvjigLG8oP
— Pleasanton PD (@pleasantonpd) March 18, 2019
PLEASANTON, CA — Newborn coyote pups abandoned in a Pleasanton yard were rescued Sunday, police said. A homeowner saved the tiny trio, which are now being cared for by wildlife experts. Police posted an adorable video of the babies on Twitter.
Coyotes, which are often called “Song Dogs,” are native to North America. The nocturnal carnivores generally eat agricultural pests and tend have up to a dozen pups at once. Their breeding season is February to March, according to National Geographic.
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