Coyotes

Coyote tracks are narrower and more oval than a dog's mostly round paw print.

Photo by NPS

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Canis Iatrans
Distribution/Habitat: Widely disbursed throughout North America, and have adapted to living in urban environments.
Average Size: 32-37 inches tall; 16 inch tail. Average weight: 25 pounds
Average Life Span: 10-14 years
Diet: Small mammals such as rabbits and rodents. Coyotes also eat fish, frogs, insects, snakes, fruit, grass, and even deer.

Did You Know?

Coyotes can run up to 45 miles per hour!