They have a black-tipped bushy tail and their coats can vary from light or reddish grey to a buff colour. They have pointed, erect ears and yellow eyes.
Coyotes are the best runners of all the canids.
They have long strong legs and 4 well padded toes with non retractable claws. They have 42 teeth in a strong jaw, which are perfect for holding and biting prey. Their senses of smell, sight and hearing are exceptional which makes them very cunning hunters. Coyotes are found in Eastern Alaska, Western Canada, most of the Western United States of America and Central America. They are very adaptable and live in the desert, forests, mountains, on plains and in tropical areas.