r/coyote 7d ago

Coyote sick?

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u/jbrochacho82 7d ago

Nope. Can’t expect wild animals (especially predators) to look show-room ready all the time.

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u/rjh2000 7d ago

Looks pretty healthy, why do you think it’s sick?

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u/No-Gene-4508 6d ago

People think they don't come out during the daytime because it's rare to see them. I'd assume this be the case.

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u/Boba_Fettx 6d ago

Because they’re a low effort posting bot most likely.

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u/aarakocra-druid 6d ago

Nah, they've got a nice fluffy coat and good body condition. It's normal to see them out during the day from time to time, they change their schedule based on when prey is active and predators aren't.

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u/ILoveInsects333 6d ago

Wouldn't think so, nice fur and seems well fed

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u/DrDFox 6d ago

Nope, looks good. Despite popular myth, coyotes are not nocturnal and can be seen at any time of day or night. Is there a reason you think he's sick?

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u/kidmarginWY 6d ago

Nope that's a skinny Southwest style coyote. Less rain, less food.

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u/BigNorseWolf 6d ago

Not sick just smart.

Coyotes aren't as paranoid about being around people as wolves are. If he's grown up around humans and the humans have been generally chill then he's learned to exploit an additional habitat his friends haven't. As people hunt less and turn more woods into suburbs there's more selective pressure towards animals with a "hey whatsup" attitude toward people.

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u/HortonFLK 6d ago

He looks healthy and alert enough as far as one can tell from a single photo. Why would you think he were sick?

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u/hypothetical_zombie 6d ago

Probably because it's daylight.

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u/No-Gene-4508 6d ago

Nope. Healthy! They are like dogs. Day or night. It's a myth that they only come out at night. But... usually they come out in populated areas at night because it's safer. But either he's being fed by people. Or being fed by people with little animals not in the house or out unsupervised.

Call local fish and game.

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u/OriginalOk8371 1d ago

Looks like he’s looking for a meal.