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Coyote

Canis latrans

Description:

The coyote (US /kaɪˈoʊtiː/ or /ˈkaɪ.oʊt/, UK /kɔɪˈjoʊteɪ/ or /kɔɪˈjoʊt/;[2] Canis latrans), also known as the American jackal or the prairie wolf, is a species of canine found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north through Mexico, the United States and Canada. It occurs as far north as Alaska and all but the northernmost portions of Canada.[3]

Habitat:

Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley

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3 Comments

HaydenG
HaydenG 11 years ago

Rare to see during the day.

DonnaPomeroy
DonnaPomeroy 11 years ago

Great shot!

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 11 years ago

Lovely! I wish I saw these guys more often! Please also consider adding this spotting to the "Rocky Mountain Wildlife Watch" Mission! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8465...

Kpom
Spotted by
Kpom

California, USA

Spotted on May 12, 2012
Submitted on May 21, 2012

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