COYOTESAmazing and Fearless

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Genus species: Canis latrans

Characteristics of Coyote

 There are many characteristics of the coyote. Some of the characteristics are that they have a long, bushy black-tipped tail, pointed ears and a narrow pointed face. Their fur varies in color, from light brown to grayish. The fur on their belly is usually white. It can run very fast!

   Life Span

In the wild, coyotes live between 10-14 years. In captivity they are known to

live much longer, as many as 20 years.

SizeCoyote males average 18–44 lb. in weight, while females average 7–18 kg (15–40 lb.) though size varies geographically. They stand about 25 inches tall and are 4 feet in length. Coyotes are between the size of a fox and a wolf. They are often mistaken for small to medium sized domestic dogs.

They like to go on the side of the rocks to get shade. Coyotes also have a great sense of smell.

Aside from cougars and gray wolves the coyote's only serious enemies are the humans. Surprisingly coyotes have been domesticated by some families but before considering a pet coyote or even a coydog (coyote with domestic dog mix) you may want to check if it’s legal in your state.

Coyotes can also mate with dogs. The offspring are called "coydogs." Coydogs don't have a very big population because they tend to mate and have babies during the winter, making it harder for the pups to survive. Also, males do not help the females take care of the pups, which also lead to poor survival rates.

Food Web

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Coyote and other organisms interact with respect to energy transfer.

Coyotes are known for how well they adapt to different habitats. They can even be found living in and around large cities. In the Sonoran Desert, coyotes can be found in all habitats from desert scrub, grasslands, foothills as well as in populated neighborhoods. Coyotes are native to North America and Central America.

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According to the National Trappers Association, a female coyote will stay in her den with her pups until their eyes open. This can take 11 or 12 days. By fall, the pups are old enough to hunt for themselves. Coyotes are usually ready to mate at 20 to 22 months old.

It has a varied diet consisting primarily of animal matter, including ungulates, lagomorphs, rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, though it may also eat fruit and vegetable matter on occasion.

Predators and PreyThe coyote has one predator which is the wolf. It has a lot of prey. Some prey are rabbits, rodents, goats, deer, sheep, and sometimes antelope.

Coyotes are very vocal animals, whose most iconic sound consists of a howl emitted by solitary individuals.

Coyote Adaptations

    The Coyote has many adaptations. The first adaptation is the claws. The claws help the coyote tear it's food. The camouflage help it hide in the grass and the rocks. It's strong muscles help the coyote run fast to catch it's prey.

Fun Facts• Did you know that the coyote once lived in North America,

but people forced them to find a new habitat. • Did you know that coyotes look for birds circling them so

then it knows that dead food is there and tries to find it. • Did you know coyotes are also members of the dog family.• Coyotes "sing" as a way to communicate with other

coyote families and as a way to keep track of their own family members.

FUN FACTS

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http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/natdiglib&CISOPTR=2975&CISOBOX=1&REC=4

https://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/coyote.php

http://www.livescience.com/27976-coyotes.html

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