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A coyote (Canis latrans) is a member of the Canidae (the dog family) and a relative of the domestic dog. Coyotes are only found in North America. Coyotes may occasionally assemble in small packs, but normally hunt alone. Coyotes live an average of about 6 years. The word "coyote" is of Nahuatl origin.
This coyote stands less than two feet (0.6 m) tall and varies in color from gray to tan with sometimes a reddish tint to its coat. A coyote's ears and nose appear long and pointed, especially in relation to the size of its head. It can generally be distinguished from its much larger relative, the Grey Wolf, by its overall slight appearance compared to the massive 75 to 125-pound (34 to 57 kg) stockiness of the bigger dog.
Despite being extensively hunted, the coyote is one of the few medium-to-large-sized animals that has enlarged its territory since human encroachment began (another is the raccoon). Coyotes have moved into most of the areas of North America formerly occupied by wolves, and the "dog" you see scrounging from a suburban trashcan may in fact be a coyote.
Coyotes are considered to be a highly intelligent and adaptive animals.
Wile E. Coyote is a Warner Brothers cartoon coyote who is constantly trying to catch and eat an extremely fast Road Runner. His efforts are always futile.
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Animal Tracks of Humboldt County
Natural History of Coyote, Identifying Coyote tracks. Read More
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National Geographic
Coyote fact sheet and pictures; audio clip Read More
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National Geographic - Creature Feature Archive
Find out why people are spotting coyotes even in Los angeles and Dallas. Interesting narrative for school work Read More
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
"A lone coyote howling at the moon has become a symbol of the American West". FAQs on coyotes. includes habitat, food, and behavioral information Read More
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Canadian Wildlife Service
Find out why the coyote is one of North America's most controversial animal. Categorized and detailed information on habitat, diet, range, etc. Read More
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Calgary's Weaselhead Society
Species profile for Coyote Read More
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Southwest Wildlife
"Researchers have identified eleven different vocalizations. Messages are encoded with the modulation and combination of whines, growls, yips, barks, and howls". Brief Information on different aspects like voice, habits, diet, range, family life etc Read More
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The Longpoint schoolhouse
"The coyote, Canis latrans, is a wide-ranging animal similar to wolves in some ways but different in others". Narrative Read More
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BBC Nature: Wildfacts
"The coyote is the star of many North American Indian stories". Brief info on life span, physical description, distribution, habitat, diet, etc. Read More
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Blue Planet Biomes
Brief description of Coyote with additional references Read More
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Desert USA
Find out about the different vocalizations used by the coyote. "The Coyote is one of the few wild animals whose vocalizations are commonly heard". Read More
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Wind Cave National Park
Fact Sheet Read More
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bcadventure.com
Brief description of Coyote Read More
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Rickert's Garden
Narrative about Coyote Read More
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