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The coyote (Canis latrans), also known as the American jackal, prairie wolf, or brush wolf, is a species of canine native to North America.It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf.
This canine has been named Canis latrans var. [3] and has been referred to as the eastern coyote, northeastern coyote, coywolf, [4] and the southern tweed wolf. [5] [6]Coyotes and wolves first hybridized in the Great Lakes region, followed by a hybrid coyote expansion that created the largest mammalian hybrid zone known. [7]
Coyote (Navajo: mąʼii) is an irresponsible and trouble-making character who is nevertheless one of the most important and revered characters in Navajo mythology. [1] Even though Tó Neinilii is the Navajo god of rain, Coyote also has powers over rain. [1] Coyote’s ceremonial name is Áłtsé hashké which means "first scolder". [1]
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Colloquially, a coyote is a person who smuggles immigrants across the Mexico–United States border. [1] The word "coyote" is a loanword from Mexican Spanish that usually refers to a species of North American wild dog (Canis latrans) .
The coyote's name of Wile E. is a pun of the word "wily". The "E" stands for "Ethelbert" in one issue of a Looney Tunes comic book. [17] The coyote's surname is routinely pronounced with a long "e" (/ k aɪ ˈ oʊ t iː / ky-OH-tee), but in one cartoon short, To Hare Is Human, Wile E. is heard pronouncing it with a diphthong (/ k aɪ ˈ oʊ t ...
A researcher studying the impact of coyotes in the city of Austin, Texas found that urban coyote management techniques, including steps to trap and remove coyotes who were exhibiting bold or aggressive behavior, as well as efforts to educate the public about not feeding the animals, had had a positive effect in lessening possible risk to humans or to pets. [14]