Coyote vs Wolf: What's Difference

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Coyotes and wolves are closely related and can be difficult to tell apart, but there are several differences between them

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Wolves can weigh up to 150 pounds compared to coyotes, which are 15-50 pounds

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Wolves have larger, blockier muzzles than coyotes, shorter and more rounded ears, and shorter and bushier tails

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Coyotes have a sleeker build, narrower snout, smaller paws, and proportionally larger, more pointed ears than wolves

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Wolves are much larger than coyotes, measuring up to 6 feet long and 30 inches tall at the shoulder

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Coyotes are about 4 feet long and 18 inches tall at the shoulder

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Coyotes are social animals that live in family groups and usually travel and hunt alone

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Wolves are highly intelligent animals that are devoted to family, and they educate their young and take care of their injured

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