Facts about coyotes
Coyote (or meadow wolf) refers to the family of “dog”.- The name of the coyote comes from the Aztec coyotl, which means “divine dog.”
- Coyote is common in North America (from Alaska to Panama).
- Coyote is found in 49 of the 50 US states (except for Hawaii).
- Coyote omnivorous and unpretentious in food (except for animals, it can eat berries, fruits and peanuts).
- In the US, approximately 60% of the sheep killed by predators are victims of coyotes.
- Coyote is capable of making jumps in 2-4 m long.
- Coyote speed can reach – 65 km / h.
- Coyote sees the victim at a distance of up to 200 meters, equally good by day and night.
- The coyote’s enemies are puma and wolf.
- In nature, coyotes live up to 10 years (in captivity, 16-18 years).
- Coyote destroys harmful rodents (mice, rats) and rabbits (rabbits).
- A number of indigenous tribes of North America, the coyote is considered sacred, hunting is forbidden for religious reasons.
- In the United States, “coyotes” are those who assist migrants from Latin America in illegally crossing the border.
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