Wily Coyotes Cruise The University Of Chicago Campus

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Feb 6, 2013 10:00PM

A pair of coyotes were spotted darting across the University of Chicago campus early Wednesday morning.

Witnesses say the two toured the Midway Plaisance neighborhood through streets and public areas, starting in Washington Park, going through Jackson Park, then to the U of C campus.

Authorities estimate about 1,000 to 2,000 coyotes live in Chicago. For the most part, they're good neighbors, but in the suburbs, they've been known to attack pets. Recently, a pack of coyotes broke a glass door trying to attack a puppy in Riverside.

In the city, though, they mostly just wander about. In November, coyotes were spotted hanging out outside Wrigley Field on a Saturday night.

Authorities warn it's mating season, from February to April, and coyotes will be more visible. Pet owners should keep their animals indoors.

Watch the video below, via NBC Chicago.