Coyote Scat

Description:

This pile of scat was about 13cm long and each part had a 3cm diameter. It was full of hair/fur and broken bones. This composition is typical of winter coyote scat. The top side was bleached white by the elements, while the underside was brown.

Habitat:

This scat was strategically placed by the coyote. Coyotes use scat to mark their territory, and this scat was deposited in the middle of a wide walking path in the middle of a meadow that borders a river and a mixed forest.

Notes:

I found this scat while out on a homeschool science adventure with my kids. We were looking for signs of wildlife! Not only did we find this scat, but also coyote, raccoon, and fox tracks.