Coyotes live in every corner of North America; from the entire expanse of the United States and well up into Canada and down south into Mexico as well as other Latin American countries. These animals live nowhere else. However, recent migration records indicate that they are continually moving south every year. In other continents, there … Read more
Red foxes and coyotes share many similar characteristics but they are also very different in many ways. They are both members of the canine family and have similar diets, but they have different appearances, mannerisms, and behaviors. The discussion here focuses on red foxes, but it includes all foxes. However, it’s important to note the … Read more
Coyotes are omnivores with an expansive diet consisting mainly of small prey like mammals and reptiles and small amounts of vegetables, fruit, and nuts. The coyote will generally adapt its diet as needed. In certain areas, different foods are available. The intelligent coyote uses these adaptation skills to hunt foods that accommodate its dietary needs. … Read more
Coyotes are naturally unaggressive animals that are fearful of humans. However, they can be dangerous because they can carry rabies contagious to humans and household pets. According to the Center for Disease Control, rabies is a preventable disease found in wild animals, including the coyote. The contagious disease is fatal if not immediately treated. This … Read more
Despite its iron stomach, the coyote is prone to developing many types of disease. These common diseases include mange, rabies, distemper, and much more. The type of diseases that coyote get vary based on their diet and genetics. Many coyote diseases will not get cured, given they do not receive medical attention. Some of these … Read more
Coyotes use their paws in every aspect of their daily life. From traveling across different types of terrain to hunting and foraging food, coyotes rely on their paws to help them survive. A coyote’s paw prints are relatively easy to identify once you know how to tell the difference between different canine species. Although coyote … Read more
Coyotes are crepuscular mammals that awake at dusk to hunt. The coyote is a mesocarnivore that hunts smaller animals at dusk, like deer and rabbits. They become active at dusk because this is when their prey is the most active. Changing weather conditions can impact the activity of the coyote. Coyotes will refrain from leaving … Read more
Coyotes can potentially be pets if you tame them well from the time they are puppies. If you want to take in a coyote as a pet, you must adopt them from a wildlife refuge. Adopting a coyote from the wild can be dangerous because of potential diseases, aggressive tendencies, and special dietary needs. While … Read more
Coyotes are great swimmers who swim to travel across water bodies, hydrate, and more. Water bodies are great sources of water and food for coyotes. The opportunistic canine will eagerly track small aquatic mammals in or around the water and hunt them. Coyotes have fantastic endurance and can swim at least half a mile before … Read more
Coyotes are stealth hunters that are capable of catching most prey because of their speed. The coyote can run up to 43 miles per hour (69 kph). This is twice the speed of its prey, like the deer or bunnies. The speed of a coyote’s travel and endurance depends on its physical fitness, need to … Read more
