Coyote Facts

  • The Coyote is a member of the same family to which foxes, dogs, and wolves belong, the canids.
  • The Eastern Coyote is found in Massachusetts.
  • Coyotes vary in size depending on location but generally are 4 to 4 and a half feet long, including the tail and stand 18 to 25 inches tall and weigh 20 to 50 pounds.
  • A Coyote may be grey, brown or tan above and whitish underneath with a straight, bushy tail.
  • Coyotes are adaptable and can live in a wide range of climates and conditions and are found in all states except Hawaii.
  • Coyotes are omnivorous and make use of an astonishing variety of plant and animal foods including:
    • Berries and Fruits
    • Birds
    • Deer
    • Garbage
    • Insects
    • Meat
    • Rabbits
    • Rodents
  • Coyotes play an important part in controlling rodents.
  • Coyotes breed during February or March and give birth in April or May. The pups usually mature quickly are fully independent at about nine months.