| Coyote |
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The
Coyotes lesser known name is the Desert Wolf. Although
it doesn't always live in the desert and it looks more
like a dog. They are capable of surviving in rural and
urban areas and often prefer fields and farmlands with
tons of open space. They grow to be about the size of
an average german sheppard, making their size dangerous
to humans. The male of the species is also often much
larger then the female just like in people. You can
also recognize a coyote from a wolf by looking at its
tail. Domestic dogs and coyotes carry their tail low
when running, unlike the wolf. The front foot of a coyote
is larger then it's back foot to help it reach its maximum
speed of fifty kilometers per hour. This is approximately
30 mph for all of you on the other measuring system.
They hunt in groups when they are old enough to call
out to each other. Their call can travel up to 4.5 km
or 3 miles out at night in the open spaces. Coyotes
can survive in urban areas as long as they can find
food and shelter. They use ravines and river or creekbeds
to travel between urban centers.
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001-003.jpg courtesy: Us Fish and Wildlife Service
004-006.jpg courtesy: Fun Group Inc.
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