Coyote ProjectBy: Brody Daughrity

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The coyote:The coyote is a adaptable supreme predator, That can

and will survive in any environment.They have a long history that extends millions of years. They have just adapted and dominated putting them on

the least concerned list. That being said they are extremely far from extinction.

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Quote 1

• “Coyotes make their dens in rocky crevices, logs, caves or the dens of other animals. They usually don't dig their own den. They will find an abandoned den of a badger or a fox and enlarge it. “ ( Durham 2012)

• This quote describes the type of homes that the coyote commonly lives in.

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Quote 2

• “Coyotes are biologically able to reproduce with domestic dogs, although because of several barriers, they rarely do. For instance, both male and female coyotes are fertile for only a short time during the year. Also, young coydogs rarely survive because male domestic dogs that breed with female coyotes do not remain with her to assist with parental care. The offspring of a coyote/domestic dog mating are often infertile.” ( Connecticiut department of energy and environmental protection 2009)

• This quote describes the breeding habits and behavior, and some behavior of the coyote.

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Quote 3

• “ The coyote population spread throughout Massachusetts because they are well-adapted to changes in the landscape and they can now be found within rural, suburban, and urban areas.” (Massachusetts Division of fish and wildlife 2010)

• This quote is showing how the coyote adapts to any environment, making them a well rounded predator.

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Reflection:

• I think this was a very good project, being that we got the choice to learn. Being you gave us many choices, it made doing the project very easy and fun. I got to do what I wanted to do. So for me, it was not even really an assignment.

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Sources cited

• Works cited:

"Coyote - Canis Latrans." - NatureWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2012."Coyote." National Geographic. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2012."Coyotes - Living with Wildlife | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife." Coyotes - Living with Wildlife | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2012."DEP: Wildlife." DEP: Wildlife. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2012."Eastern Coyote in Massachusetts." Living With Coyotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2012.

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Conclusion:

• In conclusion, the coyote is a supreme predator despite its smaller size. They are able to adapt, and reproduce with the domestic dog. There reproduction allows them to be the ultimate.

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