Coyote Information

General Description: large triangular ears, long narrow muzzle, thick, bushy tail

Habitat: forests, plains, deserts of North America

Behavior: extremely adaptable and intelligent, opportunistic feeder, primarily hunts in pairs

Diet: mammals, birds and snakes

Reproduction: gestation period is 63 days, 1-19 pups are born

Interesting Facts: the coyote runs with its tail down

Merchandise: Kritters in the Mailbox

Related Learning Zone: Coyote Learning Zone