The much maligned Coyote is one of natures most beautiful. The cartoons or other descriptions of "mangy" or "scraggly" are fictitious and inaccurate. Over the years I have seen hundreds and hundreds of coyotes from seashores to deserts, from farm lands to mountains, from southern Arizona to northern Alberta, from minus 10 degree weather to 110 degree weather. I have seen them in every one of the Western States and Provinces and less than five looked "mangy" or "scraggly." Most had beautiful thick, lush coats.
The one today is a perfect example. This was taken in the baron desert of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of (or) the most harshest places in the US. You have to have a permit to enter. In order to get a permit you have to watch a 20 video about the dangers. Then you have to read, initial, and sign a two page document saying you both understand and accept the consequences. Then you must call before entering and when exiting. You are told to take two (!) gallons of water per person per day, picks/shovels, and two(!) spare tires.
Coyotes live in this climate just fine. And look what they look like:
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