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coyote

[kahy-oh-tee, kahy-oht] / kaɪˈoʊ ti, ˈkaɪ oʊt /


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Now, Roebuck says, he was “booger barking” like a riled-up coyote.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

And who better to teach a down-and-out lawyer about courage and gumption than a coyote who has persevered in the face of certain failure?

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Bugs may be Looney Tunes’ face, but the coyote is its soul.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

A coyote is bathed in red light; a cougar stalks near a grand piano; a man stands in a tropical jungle surrounded by mist; a pay phone off the hook dangles by its cord.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

I also have a petition—Mrs. Dooley’s suggestion—for people to sign to save my coyote.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Wolves will defend their territory, so they can pose a risk to nearby dogs and coyotes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

The coyotes appear to have made themselves quite comfortable in their new home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Many then pay several thousand dollars to smugglers known as coyotes who take them on a grueling journey across the Brazilian border deep in the Amazon rainforest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

With fewer coyotes and bobcats present, foxes appeared to benefit.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

Yesterday, Owen, Leo, and I cut together a bunch of news footage about the fire and some clips we found of coyotes in the wild, but it’s not selling the idea of saving my girl.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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