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Coyote

Coyote (Canis latrans), the Prairie Wolf, ranging from Mexico to lat. 55° N. It is about the size of a pointer dog, with greyish fur, darker on the back, and bushy tail. These animals hunt in packs, and are much fleeter than the common wolf (q.v.).

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