article_snippet: Self-styled coyote spotters in and around Chappaqua have counted 160 incursions into backyards and streets over the last two years and at least 10 recent attacks on pets.
article_snippet: But wildlife officials say the demise of such predators as wolves and cougars over the last few decades has led to a spread of coyotes into more populated areas across the East Coast, including suburbs.
article_snippet: Coyotes have even been spotted in New York City's Central Park and the Bronx.
article_snippet: Taking out the garbage, grilling in backyards, walking children home from bus stops and the simple act of walking dogs have all attracted coyotes.
highlights_snippet: Coyote spotters in and around Chappaqua have counted 160 incursions into backyards and streets and at least 10 recent attacks on pets .
  
highlights_snippet: Wildlife officials say coyotes have spread into more populated areas across the East Coast, including suburbs .
  