Coyotes have the gift of seldom being seen; they keep to the edge of vision and beyond, loping in and out of cover on the plains and highlands. And at night, when the whole world belongs to them, they parley at the river with the dogs, their higher, sharper voices full of authority and rebuke. They are an old council of clowns, and they are listened to. N. Scott Momaday
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The coyotes are a family of middle-sized mammals in the Canidae family. These animals are found in North America, South America, and Central America. They are also known as prairie dogs, desert dogs, or simply “dogs” in some regions. The coyote is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

They are usually gray, brown, white, rust-colored, or black in color with light fur on their necks and backs. They have long legs that help them chase down their prey during the day. Their tails are bushy and they have a long muzzle that is used for digging.

They have non-retractile claws that help them run across the plains during the night when it is harder to see them.

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