ST. CHARLES, MO — Coyotes in the St. Charles area are becoming more aggressive in their search for food this winter , according to a report from the Post-Dispatch. Authorities say that when food and water resources become scarce, confrontations with humans and domestic animals can happen more often. Some area pet owners are even blaming coyotes for attacking and killing their dogs.

The Missouri Department of Conservation and area police say they have been getting more and more calls about the animals from St. Louis and St. Charles counties in recent weeks. They say there's no need to dial 911 over wildlife sightings, but caution people not to approach or feed coyotes, and to keep dogs and other pets indoors or under close supervision.

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