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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoyoteCoyote - Wikipedia

    The coyote ( Canis latrans ), also known as the American jackal, prairie wolf, or brush wolf is a species of canine native to North America. It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf.

  2. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsCoyote | National Geographic

    The coyote appears often in the tales and traditions of Native Americans—usually as a very savvy and clever beast. Modern coyotes have displayed their cleverness by adapting to the changing ...

  3. Jul 5, 2024 · Coyote, New World member of the dog family (Canidae) that is smaller and more lightly built than the wolf. Noted for its nightly serenades of yaps and howls, this primarily nocturnal animal is an efficient hunter that can be found from Alaska southward into Central America.

  4. The coyote ( Canis latrans) is a species of canine native to North America. It fills much of the same ecological niche as the Golden jackal does in Eurasia. The coyote is larger and more predatory and was once referred to as the American jackal by a behavioral ecologist.

  5. This trickster of Native American tales often gets fooled—but it always bounces back. Coyotes vary in body size from 32 to 37 inches (81 to 94 centimeters). Their tails can be up to 16 inches long...

  6. Sep 14, 2023 · Understanding the coyote, from its origin and evolution to its physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and ecological role, provides a comprehensive view of these remarkable creatures.

  7. The coyote is characterized by its long, coarse, greyish-brown fur with a lighter underside, as well as a bushy tail, erect and pointed ears, and a long, slender snout. Compared to wolves, coyotes are medium-sized canids with a smaller size and lighter build.

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