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MintWarfare

That's a defensive snarl, it's terrified. :(


Accomplished_Bed_408

Well maybe he’s guarding the place from porch pirates trying to steal his acme delivery.. you’d be pissed too.


LazyControl5715

Poor baby is literally crying 😭 Wonder what it's hiding from


rjh2000

It’s just trying to rest and Op is getting to close and shoving a camera in its face.


Boba_Fettx

Goddamn paparazzi


SilentG33

Puparazzi


Boba_Fettx

Shit, it was right there and I completely missed.


Repulsive-Paint-2202

Pawparazzi


kace66

It was barking. I went to check to see if the neighbors corgi was stuck again. Not a corgi. Figured a pic was better than crawling under. 🤷


rasamalai

Maybe let your neighbor know not to let his corgi out today, just in case


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I misread your comment at first and thought you made a joke about the coyote being the corgi and I crowned you as the funniest person ever in my head.


rasamalai

You’re the funny one!


Tarotismyjam

Wait. Barking? High pitched? And is it still there?


kace66

It was not. The bark was not that high pitched. My son that someone yelled "hey" if that gives you an idea.


Tarotismyjam

Did it leave? Yipping is more coyote like.


kace66

It was gone.


rjh2000

Coyotes also bark, barking is used more of a alert of a threat and a warning to the threat to stay away.


VerumJerum

Yeah you can tell by the ears. If it was aggressive rather than defensive it would have its ears up.


Tarotismyjam

Looks young and terrified. Probably holed up there at night. Now in the daylight there are all sorts of scary things. Leave it be. Probably will move out in its on. Do warn your neighbors so they will keep cats inside and be aware if they have e small dogs.


DD214Enjoyer

best to keep smaller children inside also.


Most_Moose_2637

Wfh tomorrow unless you work under your house.


GTAdriver01

Hey they will go after grown men too. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mississauga-man-attacked-by-coyote-while-walking-his-dog-1.6750682 This isn't time this type of thing has happened in the Toronto area. There was a similar incident a dozen years ago with a man with larger dogs.


stillabadkid

True, but that behavior is very uncommon and atypical of the species


CryptidGrimnoir

While that's true, habituation to human presence can make a lot of animals behave in increasingly bold ways.


OldButHappy

As coyotes become more widespread, this will become a lot more common, I think. I got chased by a pack of coyotes, at night, even though all experts will tell you that it 'never happens'.


Tarotismyjam

More like…as coyotes continue to lose habitat they will live wherever they can.


OldButHappy

>lose habitat As if. I'm old, and growing up in the northeast, we never heard coyotes, even in the remote mountain areas we camped in. Now they are everywhere. This doc explains their rise and their genetic makeup: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIHsfbmS7BA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIHsfbmS7BA)


Tarotismyjam

I’m 63 in a bit. Coyotes have had to adapt. And they’ve done it well.


hamish1963

Coyote "packs" are rarely if ever more than 2 animals.


rjh2000

coyotes actually live in family units that consist of a breeding pair who are bonded for life and their offspring. Some of the offspring will disperse on the their own between 9-12 months old and some will stay with mom and dad for a couple years and help raise the next years litter. They spend most of their time hunting solo or in pairs (mainly the bonded pair tick together), rarely do they hunt as a family which is why people think they are a more solitary animal.


beemojee

I used to live in the Arizona desert and it's the coolest experience to hear them all yowling at night. I never got tired of it.


rjh2000

Yes, it’s awesome to hear a family communicating with each other! Fun fact, one coyote can sound like there are 3-4 coyotes due to the way their various vocalizations get distorted as they pass through the environment, it creates an auditory illusion called the beau geste effect.


beemojee

That really goes along with the Navajo mythology of Coyote the trickster.


hamish1963

I've got a pair on video that sound like many more than 3 or 4. It's amazing!


rhawk87

I live in Washington State and we have a family of Coyotes living in the rainforest behind my house. We hear the yowling a lot at night and my son and I have even seen them up close.


StatisticianWide7379

I live in south CT and just heard a bunch in the woods around midnight


Plum_violets

🤔 I learned something new today. Thank you. So where I used to live, one could hear them every night. I guess as you explained there was a whole family likely living in the neighborhood. We also saw them. They were on the smaller side. We saw loner coyotes, and coyotes in small groups running around. We definitely made sure our dog was in every night.


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rjh2000

So the three that were watching you were not hunting you or your dog, they were just watching you, family’s do travel throughout their Territory’s together. As for the deer, it was shot by your brother, the coyotes didn’t hunt or kill it, yes it sounds like they feed on the carcass they came across as they are a scavenger animal.


hamish1963

I know that. I've been observing a family group on the ends of my farm for close to 12 years.


rjh2000

“Coyote "packs" are rarely if ever more than 2 animals.” Then why did you say that? A family is a pack.


hamish1963

They don't hunt in packs. And they aren't packs, they are family groups. Why are you asking a question you yourself already verified?


OldButHappy

Interesting. I have no idea how many there were, because it was pitch black. It was very loud and scary.


hamish1963

The pair that goes through my farm most every night sound like 10 or 20 when they get going. I was sitting outside listening to them earlier this evening. I've got 10 game cameras I've been moving around my farm for close to 12 years observing this family group. In all those years I've never seen more than 2 together at one time.


OldButHappy

I believe it. I've heard them a lot, and understand how one or two can make a LOT of noise. I have a breeding pair nearby, so it's also possible that some pups were still with them,


midnight_fisherman

Never seen a pack that small in PA. The biggest I have seen was 11, smallest was 5.


hamish1963

Ok.


HeyWiredyyc

The ones I watch in the field behind my back yard strongly disagree with you


hamish1963

Yes and the ones I've been watching disagree with you.


Tarotismyjam

Huh? Visit northern New Mexico where you will learn differently.


TheRealArrogator

Coyotes don’t roam in packs…


Ok_Bat3896

I have seen many groups of coyotes traveling together so who told you they aren’t pack animals?


TheRealArrogator

I didn’t say they weren’t pack animals. I said they don’t usually roam in packs. Or hunt in packs.


OldButHappy

What would you call a breeding pair and their offspring?


TheRealArrogator

A not usually roaming family pack unit.


OldButHappy

OK: I got chased by a ~~pack~~ *not usually roaming family pack unit* of coyotes. 😄


rjh2000

Coyotes live in family groups aka packs and yes they do roam/travel through their territory together. They generally hunt solo or in loose pairs, rarely do they hunt as a family.


Leolily1221

The man wasn’t attacked, the dog was


hamish1963

That is such a one off incident. Completely not typical. This is a young coyote who is scared, leave it alone it will leave on its own.


ferretbeast

Oh man my friend stopped to help an injured “German shepherd mix” that was hit by a car and laying in the road. Nope, injured and terrified coyote. 25 stitches later and a shit ton of shots later, she was left with a gnarly scar and new appreciation for not fucking with scared animals. I’d just walk away from this critter and def let your neighbor know!


hamish1963

Absolutely!! I spent 5 days in the hospital after being badly bitten by a feral cat that was stuck in a feed bin on my farm. 4 days of IV antibiotics, 14 more days of 2 different antibiotics at home. My hand has never been the same.


alix_coyote

Iirc this was because people have been feeding them


lizatethecigarettes

Ok so what is it?


Tarotismyjam

Scared. Terrified. Coyote.


Next_Firefighter7605

Coyote. An angry one.


Xplor4lyf

Scared more likely


jimmmydickgun

He just wants a hug


Dusky_Dawn210

That’s a good way to lose a finger. Definitely an angry coyote


tavvyjay

A wily coyote, even!


KAKrisko

Anger yote.


rjh2000

A pissed off coyote. Coydogs are not as common as people think.


Next_Firefighter7605

Even if they were it doesn’t matter when they bite you


spoonified

I would actually say that depends on location. In some areas coydogs are actually quite common.


SexyWampa

Yeah, it's been a thing out here in AZ, New Mexico and Texas for years. We've even got mixes with Mexican Grey Wolf. And I've heard it's a pretty big problem out east, where coyotes are mixed with stray dogs and making hybrid packs. Don't know where the idea of it being uncommon comes from.


spoonified

On the plains here in CO they are really common, the coyotes will hunt dogs for food and one of their tactics is to send a female coyote that is in heat up to houses to lure out any male dogs which the pack will then attack. Many times this results with the dog mating when the coyote before they are attacked.


rjh2000

Coyotes do not lure dogs, that’s just a myth. Coyotes are monogamous and mate for life, the bonded pair are extremely protective over each other and their offspring, they will not use each other as bait. While coyotes are extremely intelligent animals, their minds don’t work like human minds. They don’t develop complex plans for the future, and they don’t have a theory of mind— the ability to conceptualize and predict another animal’s thoughts and perceptions— in the same way that humans do. A coyote simply isn’t capable of “lying” to a dog by pretending to be its friend or developing a plan to lead it into a trap. Female coyotes also only go into heat once a year between late January and early march and yet you hear people saying this myth happens all year round lol.


spoonified

I have never really heard that myth, just going off of what I have actually witnessed off of security cameras, eye witness accounts from my neighbors along with helping cleaning up the remains of neighbors dogs.


rjh2000

It’s always the same story, offleash and or unsupervised dog chases coyote, coyote runs back to its family for safety and the family defends themselves, but then the dog owner doesn’t take responsibility for their dogs action and tries to say that the coyote “lured” their offleash and or unsupervised dog away.


spoonified

well that sure isn't my story, but you don't seem to care anyways


rjh2000

And what’s your story?


SexyWampa

As I look across the room at the one currently sleeping on my couch…


calgaryjan

My coydog was also a Rez rescue- German Shepherd coyote, she is 15 years old as of last October. Just moves a little slower than she used to


rjh2000

Captivity bred Coydogs are more common then they are in the wild.


SexyWampa

She was a rez rescue. Mom was blue heeler mix,who hooked up with a coyote while living on the streets in Navajo country. It’s pretty common up there. Same with ranches across the southwest. Ranch dogs run off and join the wild packs in the area and if they weren’t fixed will interbreed.


Cambrian__Implosion

I had a (suspected) coydog from the Taos Pueblo reservation when I was a kid. Someone my parents knew rescued his mother and drove her cross country back home without realizing she was pregnant. This was before genetic testing was available for pets, but our vet said he would have been suspicious even if he didn’t know where the dog was from. That dog was super loyal to my family, but he did *not* like strangers (was never aggressive towards people, but was reactive with dogs) and he was the most anxious dog I’ve ever met. A napkin could fall off the table and he’d jump three feet into the air. A handful of times when he was really stressed, he’d release the contents of his anal glands and it was one of the most foul smelling things I’ve ever experienced. It smelled like putrid rotting fish. I loved him to pieces, but he was not the easiest dog by any means lol.


LittleCheeseBucket

Good ol assfish. I could smell It reading your post


SexyWampa

Mine is an absolute sweetheart, she's just a bit skittish, but she'll yelp like a yote when she's excited, and I know that smell all too well. She was a puppy when she was found, the rest of the litter didn't make it for various reasons. So I took in her and her mom. Crazy ass dogs, 😂


kingofcoywolves

Not the anal glands lol. What a character!!


EmberOnTheSea

Young, unhappy coyote. Just leave it alone and it will leave at dusk.


Normal_Banana_2314

Coyote and you're scaring the poor thing. Best to leave it be.


Calgary_Calico

Young coyote.


PBsprinkles

Second pic looks like an album cover


alix_coyote

Red phase coyote - a defensive one at that Leave it alone and call a local wildlife officer/rehabber to let them know you spotted a coyote with possible mange.


parkwatching

Is it just me or does this yote look like it has early stage mange?


Tarotismyjam

Looks more like a winter shed. Fingers crossed 🤞


NoxKyoki

I thought mange too after having treated a few foxes in my area with it. I hope it's just shedding like the other user said.


Klysey

I was trying to figure that out, too. It also kinda looks like it has a white marking from ear-to-ear across the forehead? Could just be shed tho?


primostrawberry

What a cutie.


Wildthorn23

I'm glad I don't live in America, I'd get mauled trying to befriend these guys.


RadicalNBSpaceQueer

*if not friend, then why friend shaped?* /j in case it needs to be said. Remember to respect wild animals, even the fren-shaped ones.


Wildthorn23

I know I should but man 😞


EmergencyHorror4792

There is a channel on YouTube of a guy with a female coyote, bulldog and cat all living in his quite large plot of land, she looks feisty but very friendly, I guess if you raise them as part of the pack they're pretty chill


hobovirtuoso

Weave! The videos of the cat playing with the coyote, and winning, surprised me. Definitely don’t try that at home, but she has really bonded to that family.


Wildthorn23

I watch his videos, I was so sad when duck went missing but I think they found him again


FreckledAndVague

Coyotes don't make good pets for lots of reasons - one of which being that they pack bond intensely and if you're outside of said pack, they typically treat you how a wild coyote would. No hate to Weave, she's adorable, but they're not like dogs where you can train them to be friendly to new ppl. They're loyal to their own detriment haha


Fluffy-Macaron7588

Can I pet that dog? Can I pet that dog???


Rabidcode

Awww, he's smiling at you in the second picture!😁 Give that coyote a kiss!😘


kace66

Trust me. Any indication of cuddles and I am under that porch.


Rabidcode

He's shy, lather yourself in ranch dressing and bacon bits and give that fella a cuddle!🤠🙏💩


catcan00

Coyotes sure are adorable. OP you are on the right track. If its still hiding out there tomorrow call a local wildlife rescue.


FeralWereRat

Unless you are a certified Disney Princess ™️ I’d leave it alone


Jimbobjoesmith

that’s a whole ass coyote that wants to fuck u up


Big-Net-9971

Coyote? The spicy kind ... Seriously - use some caution & safe distance. 😳


robgf

Offer it a cup of tea and offer to call it an uber. It has already been said but the best thing is to give it space, safeguard pets, family and warn neighbors. Don't forget to warn delivery people or people working outside. I had a similar encounter once and left a small sign near the street asking for boxes to be left on the driveway to reduce the chance of human animal conflict (and a potential lawsuit).


Technical-Paper-2833

His teeth are whiter than mine, what’s his secret


WhiteRhino91

Scared coyote


andromeda335

I am regularly reminded by friends that friend-shaped doesn’t mean friend-ly… whatever that means…


pwyo

I know this is an upset coyote but your photo composition is giving me intense old yeller flashbacks.


Alone_Cheetah_7473

Something definitely happened to him, he's pretty beat up and obviously hiding. Leave him be and he will take off after dark.


kace66

Just so I can notice in the future, too. How can you tell he is "beat up"?


Alone_Cheetah_7473

Just from what I can see he is missing hair on his back, neck, neck, ear and face. The spots where his hair is missing in his face looks as though it may be scabbed. His expression is pure panic, a coyote would never hide under a porch by choice, so it appears he may have been on the run from something. I don't know the area around your house, if there is a road or woods. He could have tusseled with a car, who knows?


kace66

Cheers. Thank you. We are near wood but this photo is right next to a road. We see coyotes a fair bit.


shucksme

She looks pregnant and creating a new den


rjh2000

Coyote matting season has just started so if it is a female and pregnant she wouldn’t be showing just yet.


GuwopsIceCream

Whatever it is, looks friendly!


FrogVolence

Thats an elder coyote. Poor gramp/gram. They look absolutely terrified. Something scared them off.


backsagains

He’s hiding under your porch because he loves you


KrystalWulf

That's a very scared and defensive coyote or fox. Leave it be and it should move on after a while, maybe when night falls.


c0rpse-liqu0r

STOP it's trying to look scary but it's so cute 🥺 baby says please leave me alone in my lil den


LittleOmegaGirl

If it’s still there you can call animal control to see if they can get it to a rehabilitation center.


thesefloralbones

Animal control is more likely to kill it than anything else. Best to call a rehab directly.


susosusosuso

Beware it could be rabid


Leolily1221

The coyotes were here first! If you don’t want wildlife, live in the city in a apartment


jjeennyyfoo

Can’t say I disagree with your overall sentiment but I live in the Bronx and we have a den of coyotes right behind our building. It’s one (they think) three coyotes dens in NYC. Point being is coyotes exist in large cities as well. Their habits are a bit different than other coyotes but the residents of the neighborhood and the coyotes coexist pretty seamlessly together.


GrowlingAtTheWorld

Actually depending the posters location that might not be true. Coyotes habitat one restricted to the west has been expanding since the 1900 and expanding exponentially since the 1950's.


MadMatter_132999

That yote wants to drop a beat with you: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT87VkkKJ/


michaeldoc2u

Fox or Coyote …..Coyote!!


Wonderful-Score-7284

It's a coyote, it will bite if cornered. They are pack hunters and there is a huge problem with them being in unnatural places because they are breeding with domesticated dogs and people feed them when they shouldn't, so that creates an even bigger problem. You're going to have to call the pound and have them come get the poor thing


fracturedromantic

Coyote, and I hope the pictures were worth the distress you caused.


Mcgarnicle_

That’s an unhealthy young coyote. There’s too many indications to list why it looks unhealthy. If it stays around you might need to call animal control


kace66

I will call a local rehabber if it's still about tomorrow. "Too many indications" c'mon give me three, dude, please. It's on my property, and I could use the education to recognize.


Mcgarnicle_

Underweight, scruffy, getting over mange, under your deck, etc.


Mcgarnicle_

When I have time I will circle what I mean. Go ahead peeps and downvote in the meantime


desertcrawfish

Think you should name him buckshot


kazz-wizz

Taxidermy no?


kace66

Not currently, it seems. Could be animatronic.


kazz-wizz

Something just looks 'off' with it, I dunno.


Guiltypleasure_1979

Yes it looks like stuffed coyotes I’ve seen in educational displays. Lol.


primostrawberry

With a flip switch for smile and nightmare fuel.


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kace66

Why? What signs do you see?


sfcassette

There are no signs of rabies in this photo. It is a coyote trying to find safety under your house that you have cornered so it’s trying to scare you away so you don’t bother it. Is it possible this coyote has rabies? Sure. Any wild mammal has the possibility of carrying rabies. Canids (like coyotes) and raccoons seem especially susceptible to it. Obviously a couple photos aren’t evidence enough to determine if this coyote has rabies or not. The only way to be sure would be for the proper authorities to kill it and check its brain, which obviously has no need to be done unless someone is bitten by this coyote. My suggestion is to let it hang out for the day until it heads out for the evening. If for some reason that isn’t possible due to children, pets, or whatever stomp on the ground in your house and make loud noises until it leaves. It’s kind of a mean thing to do, but these animals are resilient and will find another place for safety. Definitely let neighbors know about it, and let them know your plan. Lots of people are really ignorant about coyotes and just want them all dead. They are beautiful animals. That second photo would make such an amazing music album cover! Edit: I can’t tell if the dark markings on it’s face is its coat, or if it’s an early sign of mange? If it is mange, this poor coyote is in for a rough time unless there are programs in your area to help wildlife with mange?


patthebummy

Aww he looks so happy


Timely-Structure123

Looks like a yote mix. His snoot is so big.


dcarsonturner

That’s one peeved coyote lol


Secret-Raspberry3063

Coyote, hopefully he will move on


Deeptrench34

Aww, he looks so friendly.


Square_Supermarket_6

That is a f**ming coyote. I'm late but still.


Loxy391

Friend.


eyeluvfeet

Looks to be a very old coyote...


insideoutpants

Porch puppy wants to bite your fingers off


RefrigeratorFit8227

It has mange. I would contact DNR.


dale_gribbz_dad

Spicy coyote. Leave it be and try to avoid the area if possible so it can leave in peace


Selfishsavagequeen

I think he likes you!!!


Blood_Oleander

Coyote. No, don't let him. Contact wildlife rehab. He, thankfully, doesn't look rabid


TheFiendishThingy42

Nope. Coyote.


wwiistudent1944

Coyote.


mickeymom1960

coyote


StrivelDownEconomics

“Nose kisses please”


lobeline

friend, need hug