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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. 6 days ago · 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.

  3. Coyotes are members of the dog family, also known as Canidae. Thanks to their highly adaptable nature, they can be found in various ecosystems spread across North America. Their habitats range from forests and grasslands to deserts and even urban areas.

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

    Animals. Photo Ark. Coyote. Common Name: Coyote. Scientific Name: Canis latrans. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Pack. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 14 years. Size: Head and...

  5. Coyotes are medium-sized dog-like animals with small feet, slender legs, a narrow pointed muzzle, and erect pointed ears. There are four toes on each foot, with claws, and a smaller fifth toe with a dewclaw, which does not come into contact with the ground. Its color is reddish, grayish, or yellowish-brown streaked with black, with paler ...

  6. Coyotes are medium-sized, North American canines closely related to wolves. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and there are 19 different subspecies recognized by science. Much like the wolf, these creatures come with a fair amount of dislike and folklore.

  7. Mammals. Coyotes once lived only in prairies and deserts of the western United States and in Mexico. Today they thrive almost anywhere in North America. Common Name: Coyote. Scientific Name:...