Coyote
Canis latrans
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Mammalomnivore
The coyote is a clever wild dog that roams across North America. Smaller than wolves but just as adaptable, it thrives in many landscapes with its keen senses and quick wits.
- Known as the prairie wolf or brush wolf in some regions.
- Shares a similar role in nature to the golden jackal of Eurasia.
- Smaller than gray wolves but larger than most jackals.
GrasslandDesertForestNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Canis latrans
- Habitat
- Grassland, Desert, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
