Saturday, February 25, 2006
Coyote
The omnipresent coyote is found throughout North America from eastern Alaska to New England and south through Mexico to Panama. It originally ranged primarily in the northwest corner of the US, but it has adapted readily to the changesovers caused by human occupation and, in the past 200 years, has been steadily extending its range.
The coyote is a member of the dog family. Coyotes found in low deserts and valleys weigh about 20 pounds, fewer than half of their mountain kin, who can weigh up to 50 pounds. Desert Coyotes are light gray or tan with a black tip on the tail.
Coyotes of high elevations have fur that is darker, thicker and longer; the under parts are nearly white, with some specimens having a white tip on the tail. In winter the coats of mountain coyotes become long and silky.
The coyote is a member of the dog family. Coyotes found in low deserts and valleys weigh about 20 pounds, fewer than half of their mountain kin, who can weigh up to 50 pounds. Desert Coyotes are light gray or tan with a black tip on the tail.
Coyotes of high elevations have fur that is darker, thicker and longer; the under parts are nearly white, with some specimens having a white tip on the tail. In winter the coats of mountain coyotes become long and silky.
# posted by saffron @ 12:22 PM 
