A Coyote Pup

North American Wildlife

Coyote pup (Canis latrans).  The coyote is know for its vocalizations, the most distinct at dusk, dawn or at night.  The young are born in April or May in a crevice or underground burrow.  If the den is disturbed, the female will move her pups to a new home. They are blind and defenseless at birth and will emerge from the den at 2-3 weeks.  They become independent at 6-9 months.

Photographer - Breck P. Kent
2008

Rocky Mountain Wildlife - 6. Coyote

Coyote in Snow - Canis latrans.
Coyotes are highly adaptable carnivores, consuming virtually anything.  Their principal diet consists of small mammals and birds, and is supplemented with deer or elk carrion.

1991 Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski
Published by Rocky Mountain Nature Association

from the set:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Twelve Postcards

Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski have worked as a photographic team since 1981, specializing in wildlife and nature photography.  They are international grand prize winners of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competion.  Other credits include National Wildlife, Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, Natural History and National Geographic Publications.