Observation Of A Coyote

Today coyote's coarse tawny grey fur long bushy tail and striking yellow eyes are familiar to many city dwellers.Although the coyote was originally found only on the prairies and in British Columbia this member of the dog family followed settlers east to Ontario Quebec and the east coast.A coyote's den is made up of large confined nesting area where up to 19 young are raised each year.Because they are not fussy eaters it's easy for coyotes to find food in the city.They feed on anything they can chew such as mice squirrels raccoons small dogs and even birds.Sneaking up on its prey the coyote then moves swiftly to capture the unsuspecting creature.Although once hunted by grizzly bears black bears mountain lions and wolves the coyote's only major predator today is
humans.