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The coyote ( Canis latrans ), also known as the American jackal, prairie wolf, or brush wolf is a species of canine native to North America. It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf.
Animals. Photo Ark. Coyote. Common Name: Coyote. Scientific Name: Canis latrans. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Pack. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 14 years. Size: Head and...
May 8, 2024 · The coyote stands about 60 cm (24 inches) at the shoulder, weighs about 9–23 kg (20–50 pounds), and is about 1–1.3 metres (3.3–4.3 feet) long, including its 30–40-cm tail. The fur is long and coarse and is generally grizzled buff above and whitish below, reddish on the legs, and bushy on the black-tipped tail.
Coyotes are extremely adaptable and use a wide range of habitats including forests, grasslands, deserts, and swamps. They are typically excluded from areas with wolves. Coyotes, because of their tolerance for human activities, also occur in suburban, agricultural, and urban settings.
Coyotes, our unique Song Dogs who have existed in North America since the Pleistocene, are the most persecuted native carnivore in North America. The coyote is the flagship species for all misunderstood and exploited carnivores.
Nov 29, 2019 · Coyotes have expanded their range to 49 states—and show no signs of stopping. We kill more than 400,000 a year, but this adaptable predator is thriving beyond all expectations. Now, it's poised ...
Common Name: Coyote. Scientific Name: Canis latrans. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Pack. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 14 years. Size: Head and body: 32 to 37 inches; tail: 16...