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Coyote<\/h1>\n \n \n\n

In the heart of the New World, these canids live alongside black bears. To get a closer look at them, head to the Grange du Nouveau Monde Nature Lodge!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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An animal with many fine qualities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A remarkable canid with long, pointed ears and long legs, the coyote combines the agility of a wildcat, the cunning of a fox, and the fierce nature of a wolf. Though overshadowed by the larger and more iconic wolf, the coyote possesses all the qualities necessary for survival: intelligence, cunning, speed, endurance, resilience, and boundless adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizable by its howls, the \u201cCanis latrans\u201d or \u201cbarking dog\u201d is a highly social animal. Contrary to popular belief, it is not solitary and prefers to live in pairs or packs. The size of the packs is proportional to the population in the region and the available food resources. These groups rely on a cooperative way of life: each member protects its territory and provides for the young.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Description<\/h2>\n \n

Canis latrans<\/p>\n \n

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7 to 20kg<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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76 to 86cm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Plains, grasslands, deserts, and forested areas<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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To mark its territory and avoid conflicts, the coyote marks its territory with its scent. To do this, it rubs its \u201cexocrine\u201d glands\u2014located at the base of its anus and on the dorsal side of its tail\u2014against tree trunks, rocks, or the ground.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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The coyote is a carnivore. It is a silent, agile, and cunning hunter that adapts its hunting methods to the size of its prey as well as to the available food sources\u2026 It is both opportunistic and not very selective. It eats almost anything it can find (rodents, fish, etc.)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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