The Animal of October: the Coyote!

The coyote, with its keen hunting skills and cleverness, can be found in the continent's forests and mountains. This omnivorous member of the dog family will eat almost anything. They eat rabbits, fish, rodents, frogs, and even deer. They will also eat insects, fruits, snakes, and grass. Coyotes will also hunt livestock, sheep, and other pets, so they are considered pests to farmers.



Coyotes can run up to 40 mph when they are hunting. In the winter and fall, coyotes form packs to hunt more efficiently. Coyotes weigh 20 to 50 pounds.



Fast Facts
1. Omnivores
2. Weight: 20 to 50 lbs
3. Range: most of North America
4. Did you know? Coyotes are very good swimmers

Squirrels

Did you know that there are more than 200 species of squirrel that live all around the world? The squirrel is common to almost everyone. The squirrels that live in your back yard or in parks are usually tree squirrels. Like other rodents, squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing so that they're teeth wont wear down from all of the gnawing. Squirrels eat nuts, leaves, roots, and other seeds.Squirrels are omnivores, and weigh anywhere from 0.5 to 4 lbs. A group of squirrels is called a scurry or dray.