Coyote

Coyote

Canis latrans

Gallery

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
100 - 150 cm
Weight
8 - 20 kg
Diet
Small mammals (rodents, rabbits, hares), Fruits and vegetation, Insects and small invertebrates, Carrion and human-provided food

Habitat

DesertsGrasslandsForestsUrban areas

Behavior

  • Hunts alone or in pairs, using a variety of tactics to catch prey
  • Omnivorous diet, with a focus on small mammals, fruits, and vegetation
  • Highly adaptable, able to thrive in a variety of habitats and environments
  • Monogamous breeding, with pairs forming during breeding season
  • Females give birth to 3-12 pups, which are raised by both parents