Coyote
The coyote (US 
/kaɪˈoʊtiː/ or /ˈkaɪ.oʊt/, UK /kɔɪˈjoʊteɪ/ or /kɔɪˈjoʊt/;[2] Canis latrans), also known as the American jackal or theprairie wolf, is a species of canine found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north throughMexico, the United States and Canada. It occurs as far north as Alaska and all but the northernmost portions of Canada.[3]
/kaɪˈoʊtiː/ or /ˈkaɪ.oʊt/, UK /kɔɪˈjoʊteɪ/ or /kɔɪˈjoʊt/;[2] Canis latrans), also known as the American jackal or theprairie wolf, is a species of canine found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north throughMexico, the United States and Canada. It occurs as far north as Alaska and all but the northernmost portions of Canada.[3]
Currently, 19 subspecies are recognized, with 16 in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and three in Central America.[4] Unlike the related gray wolf, which is Eurasian in origin, evolutionary theory suggests the coyote evolved in North America during thePleistocene epoch 1.81 million years ago (mya)[5] alongside the dire wolf.[6] Although not closely related, the coyote evolved separately to fill roughly the same ecological niche in the Americas that is filled in Eurasia and Africa by the similarly sized jackals. Unlike the wolf, the coyote's range has expanded in the wake of human civilization, and coyotes readily reproduce in metropolitan areas.
Speed
During pursuit, a coyote may reach speeds up to 43 mph (69 km/h), and can jump a distance of over 13 ft (4 m).
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