




Canis latrans
Coyotes are clever wild dogs found across North America. They are good hunters and can adapt to many habitats.
Habitat: Grasslands, forests, and urban edges.
The Coyote is a medium-sized canine with a slender build, long bushy tail, and prominent pointed ears. Its fur is typically grayish-brown to yellowish-gray, often with a white throat and belly, helping it blend into diverse environments. They look like a smaller, more slender version of a wolf.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Snaps
127
A single coyote's howl can sound like many more are nearby, tricking other animals!
Coyotes have amazing night vision, helping them hunt for food in the darkest hours!
Their large, swiveling ears can pinpoint tiny sounds, like a mouse rustling, from far away!
They often team up with badgers to hunt, flushing out burrowing prey from underground!
Coyote has a complex vocal repertoire of howls, yips, and barks that helps them communicate with other coyotes across long distances.
Coyote can thrive in many different environments, from deserts to cities, because of their flexible diet and clever behavior.
Coyote can hunt small prey with incredible accuracy because of their sharp senses and quick pounces, especially for rodents.
Coyote can reach speeds up to 65 km/h (40 mph), which helps them chase down prey or escape danger quickly.
Coyotes are opportunistic omnivores, eating almost anything from small animals to fruits and trash.

Lepus californicus
A primary prey animal in many open habitats.

Odocoileus virginianus
Coyotes often prey on fawns, helping to control deer populations.
Taxidea taxus
They sometimes hunt together, flushing out burrowing prey from tunnels.
Microtus pennsylvanicus
Small rodents like voles are a common and important food source for coyotes.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Avoid coyotes — they may see small pets as prey.
80-130 cm
7-21 kg
6-14 years
65 km/h
Coyotes are opportunistic omnivores, eating almost anything from small animals to fruits and trash.
Grasslands, forests, and urban edges.
Pursuit, Foraging, and Scavenging
4-10
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Tennessee, US
You might spot Komodo Dragon, Western Barn Owl, and Snow Leopard.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Virginia Bluebells and Great Golden Digger Wasp.
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Connecticut, US
You might spot Aurelia Aurita and Whitespotted Bamboo Shark.
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Illinois, US
You might spot White Mulberry, House Finch, and Scissor Grinder.
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New York, US
You might spot Giraffes, Polar Bear, and Red Panda.
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Illinois, US
You might spot Red Fox, Equus Africanus Asinus, and Western Barn Owl.
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