Quick Coyote facts
1. Coyotes have expanded their range dramaticallyThey now occupy nearly all of North America and parts of Central America.
2. Their diet changes with opportunityRodents, rabbits, fruit, insects, carrion and human-associated foods can all be important.
3. Coyotes communicate with complex vocalizationsHowls, yips and barks help maintain contact and territory.
4. Urban coyotes often shift activity toward nighttimeChanging schedules can reduce encounters with people.
5. Pairs can form long-lasting bondsBoth parents may contribute to raising pups.
6. Coyotes are smaller than gray wolvesTheir lighter build suits flexible hunting and scavenging.
7. They can cooperate when huntingPairs or family groups sometimes coordinate pursuit of larger prey.
8. Coyotes are fast learnersBehavioral flexibility is one reason they adapt successfully to changing landscapes.
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Why coyote are fascinating
Coyotes are adaptable North American canids that thrive from deserts and grasslands to major cities. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.
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