COYOTE, Canis latrans 



(Amagurak) 



Range. — Most of western North America above 

 Panama. In recent years it has been extending 

 its range, eastward to the Athintic and furtiier 

 north into Alaska. Coyotes first entered Ahiska 

 early in the 20th century. 



Hahifat. — Occupies many habitats from forests 

 to plains, with a preference for open areas, from 

 sea level to well up in the mountains. 



Race in Alaska. — The only race in Alaska is 

 /ncolafii,<i, ranging on the mainland from the south- 

 eastern panhandle north to Point Barrow. 



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