The coyote is an animal very often mistaken for a wolf because of its very similar appearance. Its body length ranges from 70 to 100 centimeters and its weight varies from 9 to 19 kilograms. Its coloration is usually in shades of brown and gray, and its coat is thick and rough.
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The coyote is found throughout the United States, as well as in Alaska and Canada outside of its northeastern part. This animal is very fast and can reach up to 65 kilometers per hour over short distances! It is also a very good jumper, being able to jump up to 5 meters! It is persistent on long distances, where it can travel up to 600 kilometers in a few days, and it is also a very good swimmer. With their vocal activity, coyotes maintain contact between other members of the group. Coyotes start their howling in the morning, evening and night.
These animals are omnivorous. They eat insects, snakes, frogs, birds and even various types of fruit and carrion.
A female preparing to give birth and give birth to her young digs out a lair or searches for and uses a natural cavity. In the safe place chosen by her, after 60-64 days of gestation, the young are born. On average, about 6 young are born per litter. About 3 weeks after the birth the cubs start to leave their burrows and only at the age of 9 months they become independent.
Trivia
- Adaptability: Coyotes are extremely adaptive and can survive in a variety of environments, from deserts to mountains and urban areas.
- Communications: Coyotes communicate with each other using a variety of sounds, such as hissing, barking and howling. They use these sounds to communicate their presence to other coyotes and to warn of potential threats.
- Diet: Coyotes are omnivores and their diet includes both meat and plants. They eat small animals such as rodents and rabbits, but also fruits, berries and insects.
- Family: Coyotes live in family groups consisting of a pair of adults and their young. Young coyotes leave the family after about a year to seek their own territory.
- Territory: Coyotes are territorial and mark their territory with scent. Males and females mark their territory with urine.
- Reproduction: Coyote mating season lasts from January to March. The female gives birth to 3 to 12 young after a gestation period of about 60-65 days.
- Speed: Coyotes can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour (64 km/h) while running.
- Sight: Coyotes have excellent eyesight, hearing and smell, which helps them hunt and avoid predators.
- Collaboration: Coyotes often work together when hunting larger animals, such as deer.
- Survivability: Despite being actively hunted by humans and other animals, the coyote population continues to grow. They are able to adapt to changing conditions and environments, making them one of the most resilient animal species in North America.