Coyote

The coyote (Canis latrans), also known as the prairie wolf , is a mammal of the order Carnivora. The species is found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north through Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It occurs as far north as Alaska and all but the northernmost portions of Canada.There are currently 19 recognized subspecies, with 16 in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and 3 in Central America. The name "coyote" is borrowed from Mexican Spanish, ultimately derived from the Nahuatl word coyotl . Its Latin name, Canis latrans, means "barking dog." The word itself has two common pronunciations in the United States, used depending upon region or exposure to entertainment media. In northern and central areas such as Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas the word's last vowel is silent, making it a two syllable word (kai-oat), with the accent on the first syllable.\t In southwestern areas, such as Arizona and... full article at wikipedia