coyotes

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A 2011 genetic study indicated that it may be a hybrid species between gray wolves and coyotes. Source: Internet

“Animal control officers first need to get educated in coyote ecology, and understand what coyotes can live on, and how people can change their habits a little bit to keep coyotes away from their backyard,” Schadler said. Source: Internet

Beyond wolves, other canids may occasionally be killed around their den (most likely pups or kits) or adults if overly incautious near a carrion site including coyotes (Canis latrans), multiple species of fox and raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides). Source: Internet

As fairly large predators, coyotes pose a greater concern to residents than the inconvenience of raccoons or skunks. Source: Internet

At one location in Southern California, coyotes began relying on a colony of feral cats as a food source. Source: Internet

Caninae is the only surviving subfamily and all present-day canids including wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackals, and domestic dogs belong to it. Source: Internet