Ever hear someone toss around the word “coyote” in conversation and wonder what they meant? In slang, a coyote is someone who smuggles immigrants across the Mexico-U.S. border, usually for a fee and almost always illegally. The term comes straight from Mexican Spanish and has been woven into border lingo for ages. Coyotes play a…
Hearing coyotes howling or yipping at night can feel a bit unsettling. If you’re not sure what it means or how to react, you’re definitely not alone. Here’s the thing: hearing coyotes doesn’t usually mean you’re in danger, especially if they’re far away and not acting aggressively. Coyotes howl to talk to each other, not…
Ever seen a wild canine and couldn’t quite tell if it was a fox or a coyote? You’re definitely not the only one. These two look similar at first glance, but they’re actually pretty different. The main differences between a fox and a coyote are size, body shape, color, and behavior. Coyotes are bigger and…
Coyotes are clever and incredibly adaptable, but they’re not at the very top of the food chain. If you’re wondering who keeps coyote numbers in check, the answer might surprise you. Wolves, mountain lions, bears, and some big birds of prey are the main threats out there. Humans also play a huge part in controlling…
Ever get that weird feeling a coyote’s tailing you on a walk? It’s a little unnerving, right? Most of the time, coyotes follow people because they’re curious, want to guard their turf, or have gotten used to finding food near humans. They’re not out to hurt you—they’re just trying to figure out what you’re up…
Ever wondered how rare it is to spot a coyote? The answer might actually surprise you. Coyotes turn up in lots of places across the country, especially in rural and suburban spots. But whether you see one depends on where you live and how active they are around you. In some areas, people see coyotes…
If you spot a coyote, odds are it’ll try to stay out of your way and keep hidden. Coyotes usually act shy and want nothing to do with people. They might watch you from a distance, but getting close or causing trouble isn’t really their thing. Sometimes, though, a coyote gets a little bold or…
Coyotes roam all over North America, and honestly, you might’ve wondered—could you actually handle one if you ever ran into it? They’re fast, those teeth are no joke, but they’re not exactly huge. If you’re a healthy adult and it’s just you against one coyote, you’ve got a pretty solid shot at defending yourself—or maybe…
Coyotes mostly see humans as something to avoid. They naturally feel nervous around people and usually try to keep their distance. Still, things change if they get used to us—especially when they find food near houses. You might catch a coyote watching from far off or sneaking quietly through a neighborhood at dawn or dusk….
Ever spotted a coyote and wondered if it’s actually a dog, or maybe even a cat? I get why people might think that—coyotes look a lot like dogs in some ways since they belong to the same family. But nope, they’re not cats. A coyote is a wild canine, related to dogs but honestly, they’re…