Yodi (Coyote)
Canis
latrans
Coyotes are one of the most
successful large mammals to adapt to human interaction. They thrive living off
of human rubbish, a dependable food source.
They are about 4 feet long including their tail; they stand as high as
24 inches. They can weigh from 20-50
pounds. Their snout is long and slender. Their eyes are a piercing yellow to amber
color. If left to their own devices,
they are great at controlling ground squirrel and rodent populations. Sadly because of their reputation as a pest,
we are only able to rehab a few coyote puppies each season—only as many as we
have places to release them
As a pup, Yodi
was found by a family who assumed he was an abandoned dog. As he grew, it became apparent he was no
dog. Yodi
played with the other dogs in the family and was gentle with the children;
nevertheless, he began to get a little edgy.
He was recently placed at Critter Creek where he is adapting to his new
home.