Coyote Pup

Cool thanks for the fact

Thanks Renee. California is in the middle of a drought and it is rough on wild life especially the bigger mammals like Coyotes and bobcats. Let it Rain!!

Cool!! Nice pics Hema Shah!

Thanks Forest Dragon.

Congrats Hema!

I am still inclined to say this coyote has mange. There should be an nice smooth short coat underneath, even if the winter coat looks patchy. The skin of this coyote looks rough and crusty as well as hyperpigmented (darker than normal). Domestic dogs with mange look very similar.

I found this nice site with loads of photos and information. Thought you might like it.
http://coyoteyipps.com/category/coyote-p...

:) Well, congrats again...it's always nice to win...and win something.

I saw this mom of 10 babies. I twas nice to see mom and baby interaction
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/152....

Probably a $10 gift certificate for REI which is a Sports and Recreation store.

Very interesting...I am so glad this pup is not suffering for mange as someone suggested; that it is only molting...I remember seeing a camel molting in Ladakh and it really looked very sad. So, what did you win??? :)

Thanks Leuba. This is my Africa.

Thanks Sukanya. Looks like this coyote is going thru a seasonal molt. We have a drought and it is warmer than usual. Maybe due to the climate change it is a little earlier.Typically,Coyotes molt once a year starting in May and ending in July.
http://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/coyote...

Congratulations Hema !

Congratulations, Hema!

Thanks Chandler333!! and thanks Project Noah! Project Noah is a great learning tool. Chandler thanks for spreading Environmental awareness!!

Congratulations, Hema Shah, you're the featured photo of the day for National Environmental Education Week's Life on Public Lands photo mission for the "Monday Mammals" theme! Please email eeweek@neefusa.org to redeem your prize. Thanks for sharing this spotting at Mt Diablo State Park!

Forest,the disproportionate ears,lanky legs, possibly suggest a juvenile?