Coyote: Detailed information and images from Desert USA.Coyote: This wild canid (Canis latrans, barking dog) is cousin to the domestic dog and the wolf. He is native to the prairies (thus another nickname, prairie wolf) and desert canyons of the west, but also has extended his range from southern Canada to Central America. Dog Owner's Guide Profile.Coyote: Photo and brief information on species.Coyote (Canis latrans): Species account from the Canid Specialist Group.Coyote (Canis Latrans): Describes physical characteristics, reproduction, and habits. Includes photo and range map.Coyote's Den: Personal page about the coyote (Canis latrans), its biology and behavior, and living around coyotes in Arizona.Species Spotlight: Coyotes (Canis latrans): Article describing the species and the recent increase in its population in Illinois.Tim's Coyote Resources: Links to information, sounds, and photos.