Chapter 23, Page 29
Wildlife Netpedia
Regent Brush Coyote
The Regent Brush Coyote is smaller than a wolf and can be distinguished from the common domesticated dog by its tail length and erect, pointed ears. Males average 8 to 20 kg (18 to 44lb) in weight, while females average 7 to 18 kg (15 to 40 lb). Total length ranges from 1.0 to 1.35 m (3 ft 3 in to 4 ft 5 in), comprising a tail length of 40 cm (16 in), with females being shorter in both body length and height.
Instead of forming large packs, the Regent Brush Coyote hunts alone or in small family units. It lives in dug-out dens and, being primarily nocturnal, will often hunt at night. Opportunistic omnivores, they eat anything available to them, ranging from fruit to carrion. Typical prey consists of small mammals, birds, frogs, lizards, fish, and insects.
The Regent Brush Coyote has a less-than-favorable reputation, partly due to their aggressive behavior. They have been known to attack pets, including small dogs, house cats, farm animals and, in some cases, people—particularly children.
Despite their notoriety, the Regent Brush Coyote helps to keep the small mammal population in check, prevents habitat degradation, and is a vital part of the ecosystem.
Danger Zone One. Story by Midnight. Art by Salaiix.
She can’t win. Laraine doesn’t run into the killer, but may end up getting mauled to death by a coyote instead.
Be careful around wild animals!
It looks like the coyote was digging something up.
Something, or someone? Dun dun duuun.
Yup, just what I was talking about. One coyote is not much of a problem, but I would not challenge it unarmed. For gossakes pick up a stick, stone anything and back slowly out of there. Back up behind those trees and bushes.