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Coyote
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Desert Coyotes are light gray or tan with
a black tip on the tail. Coyotes usually present little danger to
livestock. While they are normally fairly solitary or roam in small
groups, at times they may gang up and attack larger animals such as
sheep or a pony. During foaling time, do not let foals out without a
human around at all times. Coyotes will attack sheep and foals but not
adult cattle or horses unless such livestock are sick or extremely weak.
Food habit studies reveal that its principle diet is composed of mice,
rabbits, ground squirrels, other small rodents, insects, even reptiles,
and fruits and berries of wild plants. |
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If a wild coyote bites you, report the
injury to a hospital, which will notify the state department of health.
You will have to get a series of rabies shots, which are expensive and
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On a quiet night the song
of the "Little Wolf" may still be heard throughout the Desert Southwest.
The Coyote is one of the few wild
animals whose vocalizations are commonly heard. At night Coyotes both
howl (a high quavering cry) and emit a series of short, high-pitched
yips. Howls are used to keep in touch with other coyotes in the area.
Sometimes, when it is first heard, the listener may experience a
tingling fear of primitive danger, but to the seasoned outdoorsman, the
howl of the Coyote is truly a song of the West.
- Howling - communication
with others in the area." Also, an announcement that "I am here and
this is my area. Other males are invited to stay away but females
are welcome to follow the sound of my voice. Please answer and let
me know where you are so we don't have any unwanted conflicts.
- Yelping - a celebration or
criticism within a small group of coyotes." Often heard during play
among pups or young animals.
- Bark - The scientific name
for coyotes means "Barking dog," Canis latrans. The bark is thought
to be a threat display when a coyote is protecting a den or a kill.
- Huffing - is usually used
for calling pups without making a great deal of noise."
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