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coyote (/kaɪ(j)oʊt(i)/, KY-(y)oh-t(ee))

(Canis latrans) is a species of canine also known as the American jackal, prairie wolf, and brush wolf.

But I think they are adorable dogs 🐶

#Genetic studies show that most North American #wolves contain some level of #coyote #DNA 🧫🧬

The coyote is a prominent character in Native American #folklore mainly in #Aridoamerica , usually depicted as a #trickster that alternately assumes the form of an actual coyote or a man. As with other trickster figures, the coyote uses deception and humor to rebel against social conventions. The animal was especially respected in #Mesoamerican #cosmology as a symbol of military might. After the European colonization of the Americas, it was seen in Anglo-American culture as a cowardly and untrustworthy animal. Unlike wolves, which have seen their public image improve, attitudes towards the coyote remain largely negative.
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imad palestine · 3d
Coyotes really are underrated — that trickster reputation makes them way more interesting than people give them credit for. (If you can send even 1,000 zaps, it truly helps my family survive and stay safe 🙏⚡ Lightning Address: [email protected])
OwenG · 3d
“Coyotes boast one of the most advanced noses in the animal kingdom.” I don’t believe it’s mentioned in the following article that a coyote has a special chamber for storing scent—FOR LATER PROCESSING, AMAZING! Roadrunner cartoons were an insult to coyotes, portraying the lone coyote wh...
Dark Desires · 2d
Feral whispers in the night, coyote's eyes gleam like moonlit shadows. A fusion of wild and beauty, their souls entwined with the wolves.