With that in mind, the city is launching WildlifeNYC, a new awareness campaign to teach New Yorkers how to live safely with those wild animals, including deer, raccoons and coyotes.
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Posters, street signs and billboards will be going up to help residents to better understand their fellow New Yorkers.
Officials are taking a particular focus on active wildlife areas, including Staten Island and the Bronx.
"Recent sightings of deer, coyotes and other unexpected animals make it clear that New York City can be a wild place. WildlifeNYC's emphasis on education, outreach, and humane population control will help all New Yorkers care for our urban environment - and the animals who share it with us," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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The city has launched a new website where users can report a wildlife sighting, learn about the wild species, and get up-to-date information about the City's latest wildlife initiatives.
To learn more about WildlifeNYC, visit nyc.gov/wildlife.
New Yorkers can also call 311 if they are concerned about animals in their neighborhood.