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Meet the Coyote: A Distinct and Adaptable North American Canine
Origins and Distribution
The coyote (Canis latrans) is a species of canine native to North America. It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf. The coyote fills much of the same ecological niche as the golden jackal does in Eurasia, and is found from Alaska southward into Central America.
Physical Characteristics
Coyotes have an extensive range across most of North America, from as far south as Panama to as far north as Canada and Alaska, though they occur in greatest density across the Great Plains. This highly adaptable animal has evolved to live in mountains, swamps, forests, plains, deserts, and even tropical rainforests.
Subspecies and Variations
Coyotes come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and there are 19 different subspecies recognized by science. Much like the wolf, these creatures come with a fair amount of dislike and folklore.
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