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| Identifying Wolves and Coyotes |
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The gray wolf is protected in Michigan
under the Endangered Species legislation.
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GRAY WOLF (Canis lupus)
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Height:
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30" average
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Length:
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4.5 feet to 6.5 feet
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Weight:
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50 to 100 pounds
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COYOTE (Canis latrans)
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Height:
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18" maximum
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Length:
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3 feet
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Weight:
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25 to 45 pounds
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You can help the gray wolf by:
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Learning the difference between the gray wolf and
the coyote.
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Reporting any harassment of a gray wolf.
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Reporting wolf observationsand locations.
Send information to:
DNR Wildlife
1990 US-41 South
Marquette, MI 49855
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