Posted on 05/23/2016 8:36:06 AM PDT by w1n1
I’m a big fan of coyotes. I enjoy seeing them, hearing them and hunting them. I think the reason I like them so much is that I’ve always had a lot of respect for a underdog, which the coyote surely is compared to its more media divisive cousin the wolf, or other charismatic megafauna like the bear. Similar to Rodney Dangerfield, coyotes “don’t get no respect.” Unlike wolves there are no national groups crying for their protection, no one is pleading their case on the steps of the capital. In spite of this, coyotes are without a doubt one of the most successful predators in North America. They are ultimate survivors.
Here are some facts to give you a better understanding of the coyote and maybe help you put a couple extra pelts on your wall this year.
1. General Description
Coyote males typically average between 18 and 44 pounds, while females average between 15 and 40 pounds. Northern subspecies tend to grow larger than southern populations.
2. They've been in North America a long time
The modern coyote shows up in the fossil record during the Middle Pliestocene about 450 thousand years ago, after they diverged grey wolves about 1.5 million years ago.
3. They're speed demons
The coyote can run up to 40 miles per hour. Its animated enemy the roadrunner can only run about 20 miles per hour, making Acme Rockets completely unnecessary in the real world.
4. Coyotes are very mobile can be found almost everywhere.
The 19 subspecies of coyote are found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama to the northernmost parts of Canada. Males will travel up to 100 miles to find food and new territory when their current location is overpopulated.
5. Native American mythology Coyotes play major role in the mythology of many Native American tribes. While their description varies, they are often seen as a crafty and intelligent trickster with a voracious appetite. Read the rest of the facts and trivia on coyote here. What are some other facts about coyote that you come across?
We have them here in North Georgia. They’ve gotten quite a few small dogs and cats in my sub division. I also saw them nearby when driving to work early in the morning.
If I ever see one near my home, it gets the Scoped/Suppressed Ruger 10/22 treatment.
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Speaking of No. Georgia, the first time I’d heard them at night was when backpacking north of Woody Gap a couple of years ago. I subsequently heard from a resident of the area that the local deer population was being adversely affected as a result of their moving into the area.
At home outside Alpharetta, we have a pack that moves eastward in the evening and returns westward early morning, presumably having enjoyed morsels within the neighborhood of McMansions behind us.
Coyotes are bad news for livestock and pets. They are great however for golf course pest management.
Up here in MA we have coy wolves, which are basically really BIG coyotes. Cross bred between the two species. My Great Pyrs howl with them during full moons.
I confess. It did take me a full year to understand why the farmer - beef raiser near me kept a donkey or two out with the cows.
Coyotes are craftier than wolves too. Wolves are generally fearful of humans and avoid us except to prey on our livestock. Coyotes, on the other hand, have learned to live right next to humans, even in big cities, and take advantage of the bonanza of food that comes along with humans.
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
Puppy Chow has an entirely different meaning to a Coyote.
Coyotes here in Montana are well-conditioned. While driving, if you should see one sitting and stop the car, they will bolt at top speed, even if you’re a mile away. They’ve grown wary of this sequence:
1. Screech of gravel
2. Pain in the ribs
3. Distant, fading sound of gunfire.
Sorry, progs (did you know the autocorrect on progs will give you prigs? Lovely thing, that.) This is Montana.
One got my moms toy poodle when she let out to use the bathroom a few years ago in North Mississippi. It dropped it as she chased after it, and the dog died in her arms
> We have them here in North Georgia.
We have them here in Buffalo, NY.
In fact, one got hit by a car in my neighborhood about 2 years ago and the SPCA had to be called to take care of the injured animal.
Apparently, they are everywhere. :0)
I have to give them survival credit. I have seen them in some of the most arid areas of the desert making a living.
I hate coyotes.
Wish they would all be killed on site.
I hate coyotes.
Wish they would all be killed on site.
— Site should obviously be sight.
Poodles are wonderful pets. Have only had small ones, Not the toy size ones. Too small. They can not protect themselves. Standard is a bit large for a house dog. MOO
About a 9 to 11 pound dog is my preference. Simply wonderful dogs.
My yard has a 6 foot fence but I have seen a coyote sitting on the topof the fence a time or two. so I fear allowing the 9 lb poodle to go out in the evening without me. The coyote size is unknown, guessing about 12 - 15 lbs/ but that’s strictly a guess.
I do not like killing living creatures. We can take life, but only God has given life. And yes I do eat meat, chicken, fish, etc.
I have told neighbors in our VERY close suburban neighborhood with very small lots, they are ABUSING their cats by letting them run free...allowing that coyotes are here, and cars...and then there’s me...who puts hot pepper powder around my property...which some called ANIMAL ABUSE. So sick of my neighbors thinking THEIR cats can run free...while we keep our two under our control. (In especially bad mood right now, birds nest disappeared this morning...likely from CAT)
They howl/sing whenever, not just at full moons
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