Coyote

 

 Photo on a coyote on trail camera position 2

Video of a Coyote on trail position 5

Our Woods

There have been two positions that we have spotted coyotes. In camera position 2 and camera position 5 we have spotted multiple videos and pictures from coyotes. It was surprising for our group to spot these neat creatures in Essex Middle School woods.

Scientific Name: Canis Latrans

Species: Mammal

Diet: Omnivore

Size: Head and body, 32 to 37 inch (81 to 94 cm): Tail, 16 in (41 cm)

Weight: 20 to 50 pounds (9 to 23 kg)

Behavior

Coyotes travel in large groups and they mostly hunt in pairs. A typical coyote pack consists of six closely related adults, yearlings and young. Their packs are generally smaller than wolf packs. Their social behavior is more in line with the Dingo. This is due to an earlier expression of aggression, and the fact that coyotes reach their full growth in their first year, unlike wolves, which reach it in their second year. Common names of coyote groups are a band, a pack, or a rout. Coyotes are primarily nocturnal but can often be seen during daylight hours.They were once diurnal, but have adapted to more nocturnal behavior with the pressure from humans

Habitat

Coyotes are very adaptable and exist in all habitats in Vermont, including suburban

areas. They might be living in the woods near you!

Author Note- Greetings you all! We are very excited to know more about these creatures and knowing they are lurking in our woods! Do not worry! They won't disturb you if you don't disturb them! Take care :-) ~McKayla

Coyote information has been documented by:
McKayla Chilcote
Destiny Pike