Coyotes are territorial and mark their area with urine.

Coyotes are monogamous animals - meaning they mate for life.

Coyotes are digitigrade, which means they walk on their toes.  

Coyotes are highly adaptable mammals found throughout North and Central America, from deserts and forests to urban areas.

They belong to the Canidae family, which also includes wolves, foxes, and domestic dogs.

Coyotes are primarily nocturnal but may also be active during the day, especially in areas with less human activity.

They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and carrion.

Coyotes are known for their vocalizations, including howls, yips, barks, and yelps, which they use for communication and social bonding.

They are highly social animals, living in family groups consisting of a breeding pair and their offspring from previous years.

Coyotes are excellent runners, capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour) and covering long distances in search of food.

They are skilled hunters, using stealth and teamwork to capture prey, but they also scavenge for food when opportunities arise.

Coyotes play important ecological roles, controlling populations of rodents and other small mammals, and scavenging carrion, which helps recycle nutrients in ecosystems.

Despite their adaptability and intelligence, coyotes face threats such as habitat loss, human persecution, and collisions with vehicles.

Coyotes can interbreed with domestic dogs, leading to hybrid animals known as coydogs, which may pose challenges for wildlife management and conservation efforts.

Coyotes have a rich cultural significance in Native American folklore and traditions, often portrayed as symbols of intelligence, adaptability, and survival.