As coyotes become more common in Connecticut, officials say they can pose risks to pets, livestock and occasionally humans.

Adult eastern coyotes typically range from 34 to 50 pounds, though they have been known to reach 75 pounds.

Outdoorsmen and women have long whispered about an elusive critter they call a coydog — an animal that’s part dog and part coyote. These medium- to large-sized canines usually have a coyote’s ...

A 60-pound male is indeed rare, with the average coyote weighing in at the 35-to-45-pound range. Color can vary greatly.

The coyote has been present in New York state at least since 1920. As with its western cousin, the eastern coyote has been the object of much controversy as well as curiosity.

The study investigated "the complex dynamics shaping coyote populations across wide range of diverse habitats—from rural to suburban," according to a written statement from UNH.

Take Me Outside: Eastern coyotes – scary neighbors or important managers? A coyote stands in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Mass. Coyotes have lived in the East since the 1930s.

Here's what to know. Do more sightings mean there are more coyotes in the state? Coyotes are getting more visible, but according to Mass Wildlife the sightings aren't indicative of a growing ...

Eastern coyotes, Canis latrans, weigh between 45-55 pounds and measure 4-5 feet in length. Their coats range from gray to tan with black markings, reddish cheeks, and erect ears.

The Eastern coyote expanded its range into Maine in the 1930s and now occupies almost every habitat type, from open farmland to suburban areas, according to the state’s wildlife and fisheries ...