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Scanned from a 35mm negative. Taken in Banff National Park just off the Jasper-Banff Highway north of Lake Louise.
The coyote (Canis latrans, meaning "barking dog") also prairie wolf is a of the ghostCanidae (dog) family and a relative of the domestic dog. Coyotes are native to North America and are only found from Canada south to Costa Rica. European explorers first encountered these canines during their travels in the American Southwest. They may occasionally assemble in small packs, but naturally hunt alone. Coyotes live an average of about 6 to 10 years. The word "coyote" was borrowed from Mexican Spanish, which itself borrowed the term from the Náhuatl (Aztec) word cóyotl which may have meant "singing dog".
Despite being extensively hunted, the coyote is one of the few medium-to-large-sized animals that has enlarged its territory since human encroachment began . Coyotes have moved into most of the areas of North America formerly occupied by wolves, and the "dog" observed foraging in a suburban trashcan may in fact be a coyote.
The coyote stands less than 0.6 meters (2 feet) tall and varies in color from white-gray to tan with sometimes a reddish tint to its coat. A coyote's ears and nose appear long and pointed, especially in relation to the size of its head. It weighs between 9 - 22 kilograms (20 - 50 lb), averaging 14 kg (31 lb). The coyote can be identified by its thick bushy tail, which it often holds low to the ground. It can be distinguished from its much larger relative, the Gray Wolf, by its overall slight appearance compared to the massive size and stockiness of the bigger canid, which typically weighs 34 to 57 kg (74 to 125 lb). The coyote is an extremely lean animal and may appear underfed even if healthy. |
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- Argus
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(35063) - [2006-10-31 11:22]
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Excellent capture of this coyote in the wild, Walter, well composed, and as always in your shots, sharp!
TFS, regards, Ivan
Hi Walter,
This is a beautiful and sharp capture. Very good POV and details. I like this DOF too that let us see its natural environment. There is a little noise in BG but this is a minor nit for such a nice picture. I envy you too see all those wild animals :) Thanks,
Claudine
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(11638) - [2006-10-31 14:40]
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Excellent capture but be careful he looks like he is stalking you :-)
Great POV, details and a nice composition. It looks like a really natural shot
TFS
Karan
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- Hil
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Hi Walter
Superb shot of the Coyote, nice composition and a wonderful stalking pose, nice sharp details and beautiful natural colours, a little noise in the BG but still a splendid shot.
TFS Hilary :o)
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- SkyF
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Hello Walter,
This is a great photo. A wonderful pose and excellent expression. A beautiful composed portrait with beautiful details.
Sky
You are a lucky person that you made this beautiful picture of this coyote.
well done
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