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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoyoteCoyote - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Jul 5, 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. Coyotes are medium-sized, North American canines closely related to wolves. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and there are 19 different subspecies recognized by science. Much like the wolf, these creatures come with a fair amount of dislike and folklore.

  4. 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;...

  5. 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.

  6. Jul 7, 2021 · A coyote stands amongst dried vegetation. NPS Photo. Scientific name: Canis Iatrans. Distribution/Habitat: Widely disbursed throughout all of North America and some of Central America. They have also adapted to living in urban environments.

  7. projectcoyote.org › carnivores › coyoteCoyote | Project Coyote

    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.

  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 have long been established and common in suburban and urban centers, including Los Angeles, Chicago and Denver. In Kentucky, they are now commonly seen in all 120 counties. They are common everywhere but, for the most part, stay hidden from people. If you encounter a coyote, don't panic.

  10. Coyote. Canis latrans. Origin: North America and Central America. Lifespan: six to eight years, but can live up to 20 years in captivity. Size: Average adult male weighs 18 to 44 lbs ; average adult female weighs 15 to 40 lbs. Diet: Omnivorous, but mostly carnivorous.

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