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Coyote

Canis latrans

Description:

Coyotes are mid-sized canids; larger than fox, but smaller than a wolf.

Habitat:

Coyotes are extremely adaptable animals. As a result, they can be found in prairies, forests, and even urban areas where they find habitat in parks.

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4 Comments

galewhale..Gale
galewhale..Gale 13 years ago

Sorry about the double comment... not sure how to delete the first

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 13 years ago

Good link. Thanks....

galewhale..Gale
galewhale..Gale 13 years ago

It is thought that the Eastern coyote might have interbred with wolves. They are larger than Western coyotes and more likely to be in packs. I'll see if I can find the link that discusses that.

easier than I thought!
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife...

galewhale..Gale
galewhale..Gale 13 years ago

It is thought that the Eastern coyote might have interbred with wolves. They are larger than Western coyotes and more likely to be in packs. I'll see if I can find the link that discusses that.

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Wyoming, USA

Spotted on Sep 22, 2007
Submitted on Mar 1, 2011

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