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Coyotes

Canis latrans, or coyotes, are also known as the Prairie wolf. They are opportunistic omnivores, both as hunters and scavengers. Sixteen of its 19 subspecies are found in Canada, Mexico and the United States, while the remaining three are found in Central America.

753 Questions

Can a coyote eat a deer?

Yes.Coyotes live in packs and will sometimes hunt deer.

Are dogs more similar to coyotes than wolves?

Well, no not really, they are all equal, just some are closer to the common dog. They are all equal because they all come from the same family.

What does the devilish sound from a pack of coyotes mean?

That sounds that wakes me up from time to time is a pack of coyotes about to make, then making a kill. There is likely howling followed by a frenzy of barking, yelping, and shrieking, then near silence.

The howling is a communication to the others in the pack that one is closing in on a kill. The devilish sound is them making their kill.

When do coyotes fight each other?

when they want food or battle and who ever wins gets the girl.

What is the closes relative to Canis lupus?

Dogs and dingos are considered subspecies of Canis lupus. Leaving them out, the extant species most closely related is Canis latrans, the coyote.

Where can find more information about coyotes?

you can find more at an animal information site try typing it in on google youll find something if you keep trying

How long does a dog with coyote mix live?

It depends on your dog's health, but a dog and coyote mix should live for up to 14 years.

Are coyotes scared of fireworks?

More than likely they are scared of everything.

How do people treat coyotes?

You do not treat coyotes, you just let them be free in the wild.

Will mules scare away coyotes?

They can, it depends on if they're aggressive to dogs/others or not.

What is a Coyotes niche?

to help keep the population down so there's not animals running every were

Can a coyotes kill dogs?

Coyotes are ruthless and kill anything is they're hungry, threatened, or rabid.

How do coyotes drink water?

Like a dog. With their tongue and mouth.

What do coyotes get eaten by?

Wolves and cougars will occasionally kill a coyote but they rarely eat it.

Are coyotes on the endangered list?

No, the coyote is a common mammal found almost everywhere in the US, while the wolf is endangered due to habitat destruction and hunting for 2 reasons:losses of livestock and fur trapping.

Does a coyote kill his prey by biting the throat or the back of the neck?

it depends what kind of prey its trying to kill. ex. dear, yes/ rodent,no

Is a coyote a consumer?

The coyote is usually a secondary consumer but also does eat some plants.

Do coyotes like squeaky toys?

Not really. Dogs only like squeky toys because they resemble prey and coyotes prefer actual prey but they might sniff them for a new scent.

Do coyotes eat children?

Yes, if they're Hungary or rabid.There has been sevral attacks on children by coyotes under 10.They will target whatever animal that's smallest, which children are.

Do coyotes eat pandas?

No. They do not live in the same environment.

Do coyotes eat chuckwallas?

Yes, it does. Snakes and birds of prey also hunt these lizards.