* Threatened or Endangered
Coyote *
: Canis latrans
: Mammal
: North and South America
: Primarily small mammals such as rabbits, mice and ground squirrels but will also eat snakes, insects and birds.
: Weight 15 to 46 pounds depending upon subspecies. There are at least 19 recognized.
: Common and widespread due to their extraordinary adaptability.
• Coyotes are common and widespread due to their extraordinary adaptability.
• Despite being extensively hunted, the coyote has enlarged its range since humans expanded into its habitat. This is due in large part to its ability to adapt to whatever food and habitat are available.
• “The barking dog” or “prairie wolf” are other names for this canine.
• Coyotes originally ranged primarily in the western half of North America. This range has steadily extended and is now observed in areas once only occupied by wolves.
Respect native wildlife by remembering that…it’s wild! When enjoying native land where wildlife lives, always be aware, be safe, and leave no trace. Never approach, taunt, or feed wildlife. Interacting with them can be dangerous to you and to them. Instead, enjoy their beauty and their ecosystem without disturbing them. To learn more, follow these links:
gf.nd.gov/wildlife/orphaned
www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/tips-safely-visiting-national-parks