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Coyote facts:
Coyote lives in North America to Northern Central America.
The coyote, like many canids, is highly adaptable in habitat and opportunistic in diet. Once believed to be always solitary, it may also form a breeding pair or, when larger prey is common, gather as s small hunting pack. Good varies from pronghorns, deer, and mountain sheep to fish, carrion, and refuse. The coyote is a rapid sprinter (40 mph/65 kph) and often runs down jackrabbits. Its well-known nocturnal howl usually announces an individual's territory or location to neighbors. Mating occurs from January to March, gestation takes 63 days, and the litter size is 6-18 (average 6). The pups are born in a secure den.
The grizzled buff coat is yellowish on the outer ears, legs, and feet. Underparts are gray or white. The shoulders, back, and tail may be tinged black
The coyote, like many similar species, uses a characteristic pounce to catch small prey, such as mice, in snow or grass. It moves forward slowly, watching and listening intently. Having located the prey, it leaps almost vertically into the air and brings its front feet down onto the animal, pinning it to the ground before killing it with a bite.
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Beautiful photo. Love the detailing of its fur colors and markings. No wonder they're difficult to see when standing still.
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My cat was attacked by a coyote. She had a giant gash on her shoulder, and she had to get lots of stitches.
but I still think they're cute
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Yay you caught our smile !! *wags* nice photo beautiful 4 paws up !!
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Aah, the coyote, my favorite mammal. I don't know if it's because I wrote a report on them my senior year in high school, or because I grew up watching road runner cartoons, but I've always loved them. We actually get wild coyotes up here, but thankfully, we don't see them. There's enough forest to keep them away from humans. Hopefully, we won't lose anymore of it!
Anyway, I love the photograph. The coyote here looks rather well-fed, and it's expression is saying 'Um, what are you looking at?" If you took it, I hope it didn't spot you. They aren't necessarily aggressive, but it's best not to take chances! Just once I'd like to see one in the wild for myself.
Nice job here. Welcome to the list.
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He/she's pretty! Looks a little fluffier than the coyotes over where I live, so it must live up in the mountains or somewhere colder or something. It's a great shot, though~! Where was it?
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