Coyote

Canis latrans, means “barking dog” and refers to its tendency to be one of the most vocal of all wild North American mammals. A mid-sized highly adaptable predator/scavenger, they can cover many miles a day searching for a broad range of prey animals, carrion, fruits and vegetables. They tend to be most active in the mornings and evenings but this young one was flouncing around at mid-day, perhaps driven by hunger…? Click image for larger version.