Background Information
All about Coyotes
"Coyote, National Geographic Kids" http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Coyote- National Geographic's kid-friendly webpage.
- Provides coyote facts & photos, video & sounds, habitats map, and e-cards.
"Coyote Wildlife Information, Desert U.S.A." http://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_cycot.html
- Coyote geography, description, behavior, life cycle, and a video about coyotes.
"Coyote Facts, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Canis_latrans.html
- Coyote geography, description, reproduction, life span, communication, pictures, and sounds.
"Coyote Social Systems" http://www.bio.davidson.edu/people/vecase/Behavior/Spring2004/holmberg/Holmberg.html
- Brief information about coyote habitats and appearances as well as social spacing, social organization, and mating systems
Coyote Fact and Fiction
"Animals Myths & Legends" http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/index.html- Collections of myths and legends about various animals including coyotes.
"Animal Facts - Coyote" http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/animals/facts_coyote.htm
- provides animal postcards, animal facts, and information about endangered animals.
"Coyotes in Fact and Fiction" http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00260/index.html
- Explore the facts about coyotes and their behavior.
- Learn about the coyote as a "trickster" in myths and legends, as a team mascot, or a state animal.
- Discuss whether coyotes are our friend or foe.
- Enjoy fun activities created by the student group, the 2006 Prairie Ridge Elementary School ThinkQuest Team3.