2. Coyote Canis Latrans Henry Bartels 700

3. What’s a Coyote? The Coyote, or Canis Latrans, is a mammal native to North America, and the northern part of South America. Originating from early wolves, it has many wolf-like relatives. A very versatile eater, it can eat mammals, birds, reptiles, carrion (dead animal flesh), insects, and even human trash! It lives in taigas, deserts, savannahs, chaparrals, forests, scrub forests, and mountains. The coyote has evolved in many ways. Thick fur has evolved for the cold nights and camouflage from predators. It has adapted scent and sight. A threat to coyotes are humans, and they also have some competition with cougars. The Coyote, or Canis Latrans, is a mammal native to North America, and the northern part of South America. Originating from early wolves, it has many wolf-like relatives. A very versatile eater, it can eat mammals, birds, reptiles, carrion (dead animal flesh), insects, and even human trash! It lives in taigas, deserts, savannahs, chaparrals, forests, scrub forests, and mountains. The coyote has evolved in many ways. Thick fur has evolved for the cold nights and camouflage from predators. It has adapted scent and sight. A threat to coyotes are humans, and they also have some competition with cougars.

4. Coyotes live in many deserts

5. Timeline and Ancestry of the Coyote Coyotes come form a long family tree. They are in the order Carnivora, the family Canidae, and the genus Canis. The family tree of the coyote goes back in the reverse order of the Eastern wolf, the Red wolf, the Gray wolf, the Golden Jackal, and the oldest ancestor of the Coyote is the Ethiopian Wolf. Coyotes come form a long family tree. They are in the order Carnivora, the family Canidae, and the genus Canis. The family tree of the coyote goes back in the reverse order of the Eastern wolf, the Red wolf, the Gray wolf, the Golden Jackal, and the oldest ancestor of the Coyote is the Ethiopian Wolf.

6. Range of Canidae

7. Eastern Wolf Canis Lycaon ENDANGERED ENDANGERED The Eastern Wolf, C. Lycaon, branched off the family tree of Canidae 150,000-300,000 years ago, and it still lives today in the Cenozoic era. Living in forests throughout the United States, it mainly eats white- tailed deer, moose, elk, caribou, rodents, and fish. Their main threat is humans, because they have hunted the wolves for so many years. They have strong legs and teeth, and they have keen sight and hearing. The Eastern Wolf, C. Lycaon, branched off the family tree of Canidae 150,000-300,000 years ago, and it still lives today in the Cenozoic era. Living in forests throughout the United States, it mainly eats white- tailed deer, moose, elk, caribou, rodents, and fish. Their main threat is humans, because they have hunted the wolves for so many years. They have strong legs and teeth, and they have keen sight and hearing.

8. Like many wolves, the Eastern Wolf is an apex predator.

9. Red Wolf Canis Rufus Critically ENDANGERED Critically ENDANGERED The Red Wolf is a species that diverged from the coyote family tree about 150,000-300,000 years ago. Nearly driven to extinction in the mid-1900s, this species is considered critically endangered by the IUCN Red list. It was threatened because of human expansion, predator control problems, and hybridization with coyotes. Before becoming endangered, the red wolf lived in mountains, lowland forests, and wetlands throughout the U.S. It eats birds, mammals, carrion, and fruit. In 2011, a study showed that the red wolf is a cross between a coyote and a grey wolf, but there is still some controversy. They have the same wolf adaptations: Keen sight and smell and useful legs, as well as sharp teeth. The Red Wolf is a species that diverged from the coyote family tree about 150,000-300,000 years ago. Nearly driven to extinction in the mid-1900s, this species is considered critically endangered by the IUCN Red list. It was threatened because of human expansion, predator control problems, and hybridization with coyotes. Before becoming endangered, the red wolf lived in mountains, lowland forests, and wetlands throughout the U.S. It eats birds, mammals, carrion, and fruit. In 2011, a study showed that the red wolf is a cross between a coyote and a grey wolf, but there is still some controversy. They have the same wolf adaptations: Keen sight and smell and useful legs, as well as sharp teeth.

10. The red wolf and the coyote are very much alike The red wolf is possibly a mix between a grey wolf and a coyote.

11. Canis Rufus Syracuse Zoo

12. Gray Wolf Canis Lupus The Gray wolf lives in tundras, forests, prairies, and arid locations throughout North America, Eurasia, and north, west, and east Africa. It eats moose, elk, deer, caribou, mountain goats, bison, and other mammals. Gray wolves are apex predators, meaning that they have no animal predator besides humans. Without a doubt, the gray wolf is the largest species of wolf. Originating and living now in the Cenozoic era, the gray wolf originated 1-2 m.y.a. To survive throughout all those years, the gray wolf has spread out toes, sharper nails, and fleshier paws to help get better traction for chasing prey at up to 45 miles per hour. It has a special coat to restrict moisture, and sharper teeth, helping it pulverize flesh and shatter bones at up to 55 pounds of pressure per square inch. The Gray wolf lives in tundras, forests, prairies, and arid locations throughout North America, Eurasia, and north, west, and east Africa. It eats moose, elk, deer, caribou, mountain goats, bison, and other mammals. Gray wolves are apex predators, meaning that they have no animal predator besides humans. Without a doubt, the gray wolf is the largest species of wolf. Originating and living now in the Cenozoic era, the gray wolf originated 1-2 m.y.a. To survive throughout all those years, the gray wolf has spread out toes, sharper nails, and fleshier paws to help get better traction for chasing prey at up to 45 miles per hour. It has a special coat to restrict moisture, and sharper teeth, helping it pulverize flesh and shatter bones at up to 55 pounds of pressure per square inch.

13. Aggressive facial expressions If a wolf looks like this, you know you have to run!

14. Golden Jackal Canis Aureus The Golden Jackal, or common jackal, lives in northern, eastern and western Africa, south Europe, and south Asia; in deserts, savannahs, forests, and scrub forests. It has branched off the ancestral tree 2- 3 millions of years ago, which means it originated in the Cenozoic era, which is what we live in today. The Golden Jackal eats birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, eggs, carrion, insects, and fruit. Golden Jackals do have a predator. Striped hyenas have been seen feeding on Golden Jackals. An obvious threat to the jackal are humans. Wolves and leopards are also predators of Golden Jackal. The Golden Jackal, or common jackal, lives in northern, eastern and western Africa, south Europe, and south Asia; in deserts, savannahs, forests, and scrub forests. It has branched off the ancestral tree 2- 3 millions of years ago, which means it originated in the Cenozoic era, which is what we live in today. The Golden Jackal eats birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, eggs, carrion, insects, and fruit. Golden Jackals do have a predator. Striped hyenas have been seen feeding on Golden Jackals. An obvious threat to the jackal are humans. Wolves and leopards are also predators of Golden Jackal.

15. Adaptations of the Golden Jackal Golden Jackals are adapted to eat all different foodstuffs Golden Jackals are adapted to eat all different foodstuffs The tan coat can blend in with grasses The tan coat can blend in with grasses

16. The Jackal also looks very similar to the coyote

17. Ethiopian Wolf Canis Simensis Endangered Endangered The Ethiopian wolf is an endangered species that diverged 3-4 million years ago. It lives in afro-alpine grasslands, heathlands, and mountains throughout western Africa. They now only live in certain small areas because of their small population that was cut down by humans. They also need to watch out for Golden Jackals, more humans, and diseases. They eat giant mole rats and other rodents, eggs, and carrion. It has adapted into a great rodent hunter by having wider spaced teeth and a longer jaw. Despite the adaptations, there are still fewer than 500 left. The Ethiopian wolf is an endangered species that diverged 3-4 million years ago. It lives in afro-alpine grasslands, heathlands, and mountains throughout western Africa. They now only live in certain small areas because of their small population that was cut down by humans. They also need to watch out for Golden Jackals, more humans, and diseases. They eat giant mole rats and other rodents, eggs, and carrion. It has adapted into a great rodent hunter by having wider spaced teeth and a longer jaw. Despite the adaptations, there are still fewer than 500 left.

18. Ethiopian wolf For a better image, click the link below For a better image, click the link below http://skyhorse57.deviantart.com/art/Ethiopian-Wolf-278321264

19. Sources http://www.wolfhowl.org http://carnivoraforum.com/topic/9771540/1/ http://www.si.edu http://animalspot.net http://animaldiversity.org http://simianmountains.org http://www.animalspot.net/golden-jackal-canis-aureus-html http://encyclopedia.com

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