But what are the differences between the jackal, coyote, and wolf? And how can you recognize the animals? Are Coyotes and Jackals the Same Thing? The surprising answer is not exactly. Coyotes are ...

But an analysis of their genomes has revealed a surprise: they are all actually one type of wolf, with varying amounts of coyote DNA, a study reported this week (July 27) in Science Advances. “Wolf ...

The investigator noted the wolf had trap marks on a paw and face ... a reasonable and honest belief they were legally shooting a coyote." ...