Coyote

The coyote is the largest wild dog in the DuPage forest preserves. It has a gray or tan grizzled coat, a buff underbody, a long, pointed nose and a bushy tail with a black tip.

• A mammal
• 2 feet tall at its shoulder
• Weighs 20 to 50 pounds
• Lives in prairies and open areas
• Eats small rodents, birds, snakes, fish, insects, nuts and berries
• Howls, barks, yelps and yaps

Did You Know?

The coyote can run in short bursts up to 40 miles per hour, making it the best runner of all the wild dogs.