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Coyote

(Canis latrans)

Size:

  • 23 to 26 in. (58 to 65 cm) at the shoulder.
  • 39 to 55 in. (1 to 1.4 m) long, including a 12 to 18 in. (30 to 46 cm) tail.
  • Weighs about 20 to 50 lb. (8 to 23 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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Coyote
tracks Tracks
front: 3" x 3 1/2" 
 hind: 3" x 3 1/2"

Habitat:

  • Found in almost any habitat as their diet is so varied.
  • Most common where the habitat has open areas.
  • Has adapted so well to living near humans that they have become established in many urban and suburban areas.

Notes:

  • Slender, narrow chest and longer legs than most dogs.
  • Long and narrow muzzle.
  • Long and pointed ears.
  • Tail is bushy and is usually carried low and close to the hind legs, unlike the wolf, which carries its tail high.

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