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    The coyote is a prominent character in Native American folklore, mainly in Aridoamerica, usually depicted as a trickster that alternately assumes the form of an actual coyote or a man. As with other trickster figures, the coyote uses deception and humor to rebel against social conventions.

  2. May 8, 2024 · Coyote, New World member of the dog family (Canidae) that is smaller and more lightly built than the wolf. Noted for its nightly serenades of yaps and howls, this primarily nocturnal animal is an efficient hunter that can be found from Alaska southward into Central America.

  3. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsCoyote | National Geographic

    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 body: 32 to 37 inches;...

  4. The coyote (Canis latrans) is a species of canine native to North America. It fills much of the same ecological niche as the Golden jackal does in Eurasia. The coyote is larger and more predatory and was once referred to as the American jackal by a behavioral ecologist.

  5. Aug 6, 2002 · Once regarded as a symbol of the American West, the coyote has been quietly moving east since the early 20th century. In recent decades, it has colonized such far-flung places as Cape Cod, and in...

  6. www.britannica.com › summary › coyote-mammalcoyote summary | Britannica

    coyote , Species (Canis latrans) of canine found in North and Central America. Its range extends from Alaska and Canada south through the continental U.S. and Mexico to Central America. It weighs about 20–50 lbs (9–23 kg) and is about 3–4 ft (1–1.3 m) long, including its 12–16-in. (30–40-cm) tail.

  7. Coyotes are members of the dog family, also known as Canidae. Thanks to their highly adaptable nature, they can be found in various ecosystems spread across North America. Their habitats range from forests and grasslands to deserts and even urban areas.

  8. Nov 29, 2019 · Native to the western two-thirds of the United States, coyotes began dramatically expanding their range in the early 1900s. They’ve increased their habitat across North America by 40 percent ...

  9. 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.

  10. 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...

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