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.
