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Live Safely with Wild Carnivores in Your Neighborhood
As human developments displace wildlife, interactions with wild carnivores may increase – sometimes with unfortunate results. Many methods and resources are available to help us address the root cause of these problems and avoid attracting wildlife.
Don't Attract Carnivores and Wildlife to Your Neighborhood
Reduce the risk of having an encounter with wild carnivores by identifying what may attract them to your property or neighborhood. The risk of encountering wildlife is very low but you can learn how to avoid and reduce problems even further.
Help keep carnivores away from your property >>
Identify Wildlife
It can be difficult to identify different animals due to similarities in appearance.
Learn how to identify wildlife in your neighborhood >>
Find Proactive, Innovative Solutions That Work
Defenders works directly with communities and individuals to develop innovative solutions that meet your specific needs. Find solutions that other neighborhoods have used to successfully coexist with carnivores.
You Saw a Bear (or another wild carnivore)
in Your Yard?
Get Help from an Expert
Federal, state and local agencies, non-governmental organizations and community groups offer recommendations about preventing conflicts with wildlife on your property or within your community.
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Resources
Need more information? Find additional resources dedicated to helping communities and neighborhoods coexist with carnivores. Use the outreach materials to help us spread the word in your own neighborhood about proven methods for living responsibly and safely in carnivore country.
Resources for coexisting with wild carnivores >>
Wildlife-Safe Laws
Communities and neighborhoods that successfully coexist with wild carnivores often rely on city ordinances or laws to create a positive relationship with wild carnivores. Find out how communities use simple and effective regulations to promote safe neighborhoods.
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