Wednesday, June 18, 2008

General coyote information

Coyote (barking dog)
Canis latrans
- Aztec Indian word (coyotle)
ki-O-tee
Also called: Eastern coyote, brush wolf, little wolf, prarie wolf, American jackal

Subspecies
Pennsylvania: canis latrans latrans

Size
Length: 46"-54.6"
Tail: 12.7-15.8"
Weight: 25-50lbs

Population density: 1-2/mi(2)

Home range: 1976-19760 acres (5-10 square miles)

Longevity
6-8 years wild
18 years captivity

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