Every U.S. State’s Deadliest Denizens Finally Revealed
Zombie Coyotes in Illinois
Watch out, Illinoisans! The state’s most deadly animal is not what you would expect. It’s not a bear or a venomous snake, but a creature that some mistake for a stray dog. Zombie coyotes, as they’re known, suffer from a contagious disease called sarcoptic mange, which causes them to lose their fur and look sick.
But don’t be fooled; these creatures are still wild and dangerous. They’ve been known to attack humans who get too close. The Urban Coyote Research Project estimates that around 2,000 of these infected coyotes call Chicago home.
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