Coyote
Canis latrans
Size: 40-46" in length, 24-36" tall
Weight: 19-25 lbs.
Diet: Primarily a carnivore, hunting and eating mostly small prey: rabbits, rodents, birds, amphibians, lizards, snakes, fish, crustaceans and insects and occasionally larger prey including elk, sheep and deer. Also carrion and some plant material: fruits and grasses.
Range: U.S. west of Appalachians including Alaska, south and west Canada and Central America
Habitat: Extremely diverse. Found in plains, mountains, desert, broken forests and tropics.
Life Span: 14-16 yrs.
Status: Common. Very adaptable to changing conditions and can survive near human habitation, eating whatever is available.
Locomotion: Wanders great distances and can sprint up to 30 mph.
Socialization: Coyotes do not form packs. Their calls are sometimes described as "human-like" talking, hollering and/or laughing.
Breeding/Reproduction: Form monogamous pairs during breeding season. Usually 5 to 10 pups are born in a den after 60-65 days gestation.
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