LOS ANGELES � Lush greenery and abundant wildlife � attributes of many affluent L.A. neighborhoods that lure people � would seemingly be draws for predators like coyotes too.
But a new study found coyotes were less inclined to seek out higher-income areas in their home ranges, preferring to stick to less-wealthy parts, surprising researchers.
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