SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- It was an unexpected concert outside the KRON4 studios on Friday night—one put on by a pack of coyotes howling under the city lights on Front Street. Maybe they were trying to get on the news, or maybe they were just feeling the love—it is their mating season, after all. Hillsborough PD shares photos of alleged DUI car wreck: ‘100 percent preventable’ Coyotes are native to San Francisco, and from December through February, they become much more visible as they search for mates and safe places to raise their pups. San Francisco Animal Care & Control (SFACC) says this is completely normal behavior, and while coyotes aren’t typically aggressive, people should stay aware. Coyotes in San Francisco are used to city life. They’re familiar with the sounds, smells, and sights of an urban environment, and seeing them during the daytime isn’t unusual, says SF Animal Care & Control. Coyotes usually avoid humans, but they will become protective if they have pups nearby. SFACC says one of the biggest mistakes people make is feeding them. Coyotes that associate humans with food become bolder, which can lead to dangerous encounters. SFACC warns that this kind of behavior often forces officials to step in, which doesn’t end well for the animals. If you encounter a coyote, the best thing to do is keep moving, SFACC advises. Don’t run, but don’t linger. If you have a small dog, pick it up. Never let your pet interact with a coyote. And if a coyote gets too close, shout, wave your arms, stomp your feet, or make loud noises. Dog attacked and killed by pack of coyotes at Baker Beach Here are a few key tips from San Francisco Animal Care & Control: Keep dogs on a leash and cats indoors. Coyotes don’t distinguish between small pets and prey. Avoid known coyote activity areas when walking your dog, especially during pup-rearing season. Never feed wild animals. It encourages dangerous behavior. Report coyote den activity in overgrown yards to SFACC.