Habitat: Coyotes are found in many different habitats. Some domestic dog breeds may be very similar to coyotes. Similar Species: Red and Gray Foxes are smaller, have longer tails, and have vertical slits for pupils. The front foot track of the coyote averages 2 ½ inches in length.Ĭoyote droppings (scats) are quite variable but are typically large, strongly tapered and contain much hair, bones, feathers or seeds. As typical with all members of the dog family, the coyote’s front foot is larger than the hindfoot. Dog tracks are more round and have deeper nail marks pointed outward.
Coyote tracks are oval in shape and the toenail marks tend to hook inwards. They are good swimmers however, coyotes are poor climbers
The coyote may run up to 30 mph for short distances. Sense of smell is extremely well developed, more than 23 times better than men.Ĭoyotes rely upon their sense of smell for hunting and detecting scent left by other coyotes. Their eyesight is six times greater than men. The eyes are typically yellow or amber with round black pupils. Throat, belly, and under tail color is white. The backs of the ears and the outer leg color are typically reddish.Ī grey-black band of longer hair (typically five inches long) runs down the mid-back and forms a shoulder saddle or mane. The long, thick, heavy, coarse fur is variable, but usually light gray to dull yellow with the outer hairs tipped with black. They are dog-like in appearance and somewhat resemble a small German Shephard.ĭescription: A large mammal with an elongated muzzle with a black nose, long legs, and a long, well-furred tail with a black tip that is carried down as it runs.
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