The coyote is a relative of the dog and the wolf. Like its relatives, it mostly
feeds on other animals. It will, however, eat a wide variety of foods, including
insects, fruits and vegetables.
Coyotes are found throughout most of North America, from Mexico and Central
America to Canada and Alaska. The color of its coat depends on where it lives.
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Like the wolf, coyotes live in groups, or packs. The coyote pack is usually
smaller than a wolf pack. 27 The pack will often divide into pairs to
hunt. Female coyotes give birth to baby coyotes once a year. Over half of the
babies will die before they reach adulthood. Male babies usually leave the pack to
find their own territory. 28
Wolves and coyotes compete for the same animals for food. Since the coyote is
smaller than the wolf, wolves will usually drive the coyote out of any shared
living area .
The coyote adapts easily to new areas. Unlike the wolf, the coyote's living
area increased when more and more people settled across North America. 29
Once the New England settlers eliminated wolves, the coyote moved in. Scientists
who have studied the coyote believe it is better than the wolf at living in human
areas.
30 They find enough supply of food in these areas, since coyotes
are willing to eat garbage, rodents (such as rabbits and mice) and even small pets.
Scientists estimate that as many as 2,000 coyotes may be living in the Chicago
area.
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A. Female babies stay with the parent's pack.
B. The coyote is not an endangered species.
C. Coyotes are now found in most large cities.
D. All members of the pack are usually related.
E. Mountain coyotes are darker than those living in the desert.
F. For example, the coyote was not native to New England. |
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