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Because they look like it
Because a coyote is in the same family of a wolf and dog.it is called little wolf because it looks like a wolf but is much more smaller.
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Is a wolf a type of coyote?
No, though, coyotes are sometimes called prarie or brush wolves. No they are relatives of the wolf.
To what family do coyotes belong?
the wolf / dog
What are the main predatores of the Himalayan Coyote?
There are no coyotes in the Himalayas, nor is there any subspecies called the Himalayan Coyote. For the coyotes that do exist in the Americas the only predator is the Grey Wolf.
What is eaten by coyotes?
Coyotes are rarely eaten by anything. Your hungry wolf might though.
Are golden pheasants aggressive when mating?
wolf and coyotes
What endangered animal is interbred with the coyotes?
red wolf
Are coyotes stronger than wolves?
It depends on what breed of wolf and how old it is but most likely its the wolf
Is the coyote a wolf?
Yes!!!!!
Who are the wolf's closest relatives?
The domestic dog is the closest relative of the wolf and a subspecies.
Who would win if a wolf and a coyote fought?
Wolves are commonly known for killing coyotes, so definitely the wolf.
Are coyotes more vicious than wolves?
No no way. Coyotes could maybe put up a fight against you. But a wolf would tear a coyote up. wolves have a bite force per pound more then 1,000 pounds. Coyotes could be mean but in a wolfs case. Not close!
Are coyotes near extinction?
Coywolves, which are hybrids between the coyote and a wolf, are an extremely rare natural occurrence and cannot be called endangered, since they are not a full species.
