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[[File:Coyote _USFW.jpg|thumb|Coyote]] | [[File:Coyote _USFW.jpg|thumb|Coyote]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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A medium-sized member of the canine family (Canis latrans) that is native to North America. Coyotes have a pale-gray to tan coat with a reddish legs and a bushy black-tipped tail. Their dense, soft, fine underfur is covered with bristly guard hairs down the center of the back and long silky hairs on the side. The coyotes have been extensively hunted for their furs and as pests. Coyote furs have been used for trim on capes and coats. | A medium-sized member of the canine family (Canis latrans) that is native to North America. Coyotes have a pale-gray to tan coat with a reddish legs and a bushy black-tipped tail. Their dense, soft, fine underfur is covered with bristly guard hairs down the center of the back and long silky hairs on the side. The coyotes have been extensively hunted for their furs and as pests. Coyote furs have been used for trim on capes and coats. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Canis latrans; prairie wolf; brush wolf; little wolf; coyotl; prærieulven (Dan.); kojote (Deut.); kojot (Pol.); coiote (Port.) | + | ''Canis latrans''; prairie wolf; brush wolf; little wolf; coyotl; prærieulven (Dan.); kojote (Deut.); kojot (Pol.); coiote (Port.) |
| − | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |
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Durable furs | Durable furs | ||
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "coyote." Accessed 21 Jan. 2005 . | |
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "coyote." | ||
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coyote (Accessed Sept. 2, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:08, 6 July 2022
Description
A medium-sized member of the canine family (Canis latrans) that is native to North America. Coyotes have a pale-gray to tan coat with a reddish legs and a bushy black-tipped tail. Their dense, soft, fine underfur is covered with bristly guard hairs down the center of the back and long silky hairs on the side. The coyotes have been extensively hunted for their furs and as pests. Coyote furs have been used for trim on capes and coats.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Canis latrans; prairie wolf; brush wolf; little wolf; coyotl; prærieulven (Dan.); kojote (Deut.); kojot (Pol.); coiote (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Durable furs
Additional Images
Coyote
Coyote pelts
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "coyote." Accessed 21 Jan. 2005 .
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coyote (Accessed Sept. 2, 2005)