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Coyote

The coyote (Canis latrans) also known as the prairie wolf ) is a mammal of the order carnivora. They are found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north through Mexico, the United States, and Canada. more...

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They occur as far north as Alaska and all but the most northern portions of Canada. There are currently 19 recognized subspecies, with 16 in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and 3 in Central America.

The name "coyote" is borrowed from Mexican Spanish, derived from the Nahuatl word coyotl (IPA ). Its Latin name Canis latrans means "barking dog".

The word itself has two common pronunciations, use depending upon region or exposure to entertainment media. In northern areas such as Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, the "e" in the word is not pronounced, making it a two syllable word (kai-oat), with the accent on the first syllable.

In southern areas such as Arizona and New Mexico, the "e" is pronounced, making it a three syllable word (kai-oat-ee), with the accent on the second syllable. Hollywood has generally used the southern pronunciation in movies and television shows, leading to a wider acceptance of that pronunciation, to the point that many people are unaware of the alternative.

Description

The color of the coyote's pelt varies from greyish brown to a yellowish gray on the upper parts, while the throat and belly are white. The forelegs, sides of head, muzzle and feet are reddish brown. The back has tawny colored underfur and long, black-tipped guard hairs that form a black dorsal stripe and a dark cross on the shoulder area. The black tipped tail has a scent gland located on its dorsal base. Coyotes shed once a year, starting in May with light hair loss and ending in July after heavy shedding. The ears are proportionately large in relation to the head, while the feet are relatively small in relation to the rest of the body. Mountain dwelling coyotes tend to be dark furred while desert coyotes tend to be more yellowish in color.

Coyotes typically grow from 75-100 centimeters (30–40 inches) in length and on average, weigh from 7–21 kilograms (15–46 pounds). Northern coyotes are typically larger than southern subspecies, with the largest coyotes on record weighing 74¾ pounds (33.7 kg) and measuring over five feet in total length. The coyote's dental formula is I 3/3, C 1/1, Pm 4/4, M usually 2/2, occasionally 3/3, 3/2, or 2/3 X 2 = 40, 42, or 44. Normal spacing between the upper canine teeth is 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches (29 to 35 mm) and 1 to 1 1/4 inches (25 to 32 mm) between the lower canine teeth.