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1. The Sly and Clever Coyote By
Nicole M.
February 2006
2. Physical Description Light gray or tan
3-5 feet long with tail
Runs on toes to run faster
Hard to tell where coyote is howling
Has sharp teeth and claws
3. Habitat Lives in mountains, prairies, and deserts
Lives in a den
Father digs out den
Have heavy coats in winter
Turn or flatten ear to catch the faintest sounds
4. Diet Rabbits
Rodents
Cattle
Tracks then stalks for 20-30 min.
Tears prey into pieces, digests like any other dog
5. Family Look like parents but smaller and blind
63-65days
3-9 but as many as 19 pups
In spring
Both parents
August
6. Interesting Facts/Conclusion Can run 40 mph and can jump an 8 ft. fence
Females 1st mate at 2 years old
Can leap 12 ft. Conclusion/
Have bright, alert eyes but poor eye sight