Coyotes in North Louisiana
Did you know that coyotes mate for life?
Coyotes
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Coyotes are gray or reddish-brown mammals with white throats, white chests, white bellies, and bushy tails.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Forests and prairies
nesting habits:
Coyotes breed in winter and give birth to four-seven in late winter or early spring.
seasons coyotes are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Carrion, deer, fruit, insects, livestock, poultry, rabbits, and rodents
hunting Behavior:
Coyotes hunt alone or in pairs.
Commonly Confused With:
Dogs and Red Wolves
Coyotes are often confused with red wolves because both have the same range of colors. Coyotes are shorter.
Coyotes are often confused with dogs because some dogs have similar colored fur. Coyotes have pointed noses. Dogs have longer noses.