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Despite years of being trapped, shot and poisoned, 1 Coyotes have maintained * their numbers and continue - to increase. Due to its intelli- \ gence and ability to adapt to changes in its environment, * the Coyote has not only survived but is flourishing here . in the Virginia Piedmont.
The Coyote is a member of the dog family. Its scientific name is “canis latrans” which means, “barking dog".
The Coyote, usually associated with the open lands of the West is now found throughout the United States. Its presence here shows the animal’s adaptive ability. Coyotes’ good sense of smell, hearing and vision, along with being sly, enable them to live in about any area.
The Coyote has the appearance of a medium-sized dog or a small German Shepherd. Their weight ranges from twenty to fifty pounds. They have a bushy tail that is tipped with black. Most are grey, but some show rust or brown coloration.
The Coyote is most active at night, but if not threatened by man they will hunt during the day. A Coyote is omnivorous, eating fruits, grasses, and vegetables. They are also
opportunistic, eating rabi hits, mice, chipmunks, and a other small mammals, as &
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