The coyote is a kind of wolf that only exists in North America. It is smaller than a gray wolf, but even though it is smaller in size, it is still a wolf and not a dog.
Their hair color is usually yellowish-brown, and their eyes are dark brown. They have a long tail that can reach half their length. Because of their habit is to only prowl around at night, they may be mistaken for stray dogs, wolves or foxes in the dim light. However, in most cases, coyotes appearing in cities are most likely to be treated as stray dogs.
Coyotes are usually active at night, early morning or dusk, and occasionally appear during the day. They have big ears, are more sensitive than dogs and wolves, and are very good at finding hiding places. Tree pits, bushes, and well-built gardens are all very good places for them to hide in.
