The coyote Canis latrans; from Nahuatl About this sound pronunciation (help·info)) is a canid native to North America. source
The coyote Canis latrans; from Nahuatl About this sound pronunciation (help·info)) is a canid native to North America.
The coyote is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than its other close relatives, the eastern wolf and the red wolf. source
The coyote is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than its other close relatives, the eastern wolf and the red wolf.
The coyote fills much of the same ecological niche as the golden jackal does in Eurasia, though it is larger and more predatory. source
The coyote fills much of the same ecological niche as the golden jackal does in Eurasia, though it is larger and more predatory.
The coyote is listed as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to its wide distribution. source
The coyote is listed as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to its wide distribution.
The species coyote is versatile and able to adapt to environments modified by humans. source
The species coyote is versatile and able to adapt to environments modified by humans.
As human activity has altered the landscape, the coyote's range has expanded. source
As human activity has altered the landscape, the coyote's range has expanded.
In 2013, coyotes were sighted in eastern Panama (across the Panama Canal from their home range) for the first time. source
In 2013, coyotes were sighted in eastern Panama (across the Panama Canal from their home range) for the first time.
The coyote is more closely related to the common ancestor of wolves and other canids (more "basal") than the gray wolf. source
The coyote is more closely related to the common ancestor of wolves and other canids (more "basal") than the gray wolf.
As of 2005, 19 coyote subspecies are recognized. source
As of 2005, 19 coyote subspecies are recognized.
The average male coyote weighs 8 to 20 kg (18 to 44 lb). source
The average male coyote weighs 8 to 20 kg (18 to 44 lb).
The average female coyote weighs 7 to 18 kg (15 to 40 lb). source
The average female coyote weighs 7 to 18 kg (15 to 40 lb).
The coyote's characteristic vocalization is a howl made by solitary individuals. source
The coyote's characteristic vocalization is a howl made by solitary individuals.
Humans aside, cougars and gray wolves are the coyote's only serious enemies. source
Humans aside, cougars and gray wolves are the coyote's only serious enemies.
Nevertheless, coyotes do sometimes mate with gray, eastern, or red wolves, producing hybrids colloquially called "coywolves". source
Nevertheless, coyotes do sometimes mate with gray, eastern, or red wolves, producing hybrids colloquially called "coywolves".
Most recent studies show that most wolves contain some level of coyote DNA. source
Most recent studies show that most wolves contain some level of coyote DNA.
The coyote is a prominent character in Native American folklore. source
The coyote is a prominent character in Native American folklore.
As with other trickster figures, the coyote uses deception and humor to rebel against social conventions. source
As with other trickster figures, the coyote uses deception and humor to rebel against social conventions.
