: a buff-gray to reddish-gray swift carnivorous mammal (Canis latrans) of North America that is closely related to but smaller than the wolf, has a narrow pointed muzzle and triangular ears, hunts singly or in small groups, and is known for its various distinctive vocalizations (such as barks, yips, and howls)
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The coyote is often considered a threat to livestock. Despite being hunted and trapped, the coyote has expanded its original range and is found in all states except Hawaii.
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slang: one who smuggles immigrants into the U.S.
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An artist and photographer, Alolkoy is experienced with wildlife photography, documenting local birds, bobcats and coyote.—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Since 2020, the center has cared for 16 mountain lions as well as thousands of other wild animals from baby songbirds to coyotes to bears.—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025 Cheyenne Mountain State Park is home to 100 species of birds, along with occasional deer, black bears, coyotes, and foxes.—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 What does a punk drummer have to do with a scholar of caste in India, or a border reporter who has walked for years with coyotes?—Javier Garcia Del Moral
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