Snapshot Wisconsin

The scientific name for the coyote is Canis latrans - translation: barking dog. 

A diurnal or crepuscular creature (namely active during daylight hours or at dawn and dusk) coyotes that reside in closer proximity to humans tend to be more nocturnal.  Unless they become habituated to our presence wild coyotes will make every attempt to steer clear of people. 

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This handsome animal was photographed by a DNR Snapshot Wisconsin trail camera at 5:45 AM on December 5^th.   Third upload of batch photos completed.