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Coyote

Canis latrans

Description:

The coyote has grayish-brown to yellowish-brown fur on top and whitish fur on its underparts. It has large triangular ears on the top of its head and a long, narrow muzzle. It has a black nose; yellow eyes; and a long, bushy tail. One way to tell the coyote apart from wolves and dogs is to watch its tail when it runs. The coyote runs with its tail down. Dogs run with their tails up, and wolves run with their tails straight out.

Habitat:

Boca Negra Canyon, Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

New Mexico, USA

Spotted on Feb 8, 2013
Submitted on Feb 17, 2013

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