1. Coyote
Barking dog
By: MB

2. Physical Features Legs are reddish Belly and throat are white
Eyes are on front of head
A mixture of gray, tan, brown, and black
Pointy ears
Long, black snout
Sharp claws
About 5 feet long including tail
15-50 pounds

3. Species Coyotes are members of the dog family
The scientific name for coyote is Canis Latrans
Coyotes are also known as “ghost dog”

4. Lifespan and Endangered
They live 18 years in captivity
Live up to 14 years (but most live 6 to 8 years) in the wild
Not endangered

5. Habitat
Lives in every environment, except under water. They can live in the any climate, even the tundra.

6. Landforms
Mountains
Prairies
Foot hills
Forests

7. Prey to and Predator of
Prey to humans (because they hunt them for their fun)
and some other animals, like bears and wolves
Predator to small animals that pop out of burrows the animal is digging
Predator of big animals like deer

8. Food
Carnivore
Will eat just about anything that doesn’t eat them first
They eat birds, squirrels, rodents, and lots of other animals.
They also eat berries.

9. Behavior Finds OTHER ANIMALS DENS ABANDONED or not.
If not they will make their dens in rocky crevices, logs, or caves
Jumps up to 14 feet (4 yards and 2 feet)
Howls, barks, and yips
They live in packs with other coyotes
Nocturnal
They can run up to 40 MPH
Sometimes coyotes team up with badgers

10. Babies They can have 2-12 babies 6 is the average
The babies stay with family for 2 years

11. Physical Adaptation Their fur keeps them warm in the winter
Sharp teeth help bite into animals
Long legs help them travel long distance

12. Behavioral Adaptation
They hunt alone at night so they won’t be heard by their prey
Howls and barks at night to let other coyotes know of danger
Jumps up to 14 feet to pounce on its prey

13. Physiological Adaptation
A very keen sense of sight, smell, and hearing to help them find their prey.
They mostly rely on their hearing to find their prey
Strong jaw help bite into animals

14. Fun Facts Coyotes were around in pre-historic times.
Before these animals became extinct, the coyote watched the fearsome saber-toothed tigers, Native Americans, and wooly mammoths from a distance.
Coyotes are one of the fastest dogs.
The Native Americans thought the coyotes were a spirit that would protect them.