We suspect the confusion comes from the fact that wolves in our area look smaller relative to wolves in other areas. Thus, some folks are convinced we are studying coyotes or some sort of coyote-wolf hybrid. (2/5)
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We have had many folks comment that the wolves we are studying are actually coyotes. The implication being that we don’t know how to tell the two species apart. Basically, some people think we are idiots. (1/5)pic.twitter.com/9FE6pySXSv
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Additionally, we share photos and videos of wolves during summer when they do not have big fluffy winter coats and thus look much smaller. (3/5)
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Despite all of this, there is still a substantial size difference between coyotes and wolves in our area, and differentiating between the two canines is usually pretty simple. The video below provides a good example of this. (4/5)
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There are a few instances when it is tough to tell the two apart from a trail camera video or photo but it certainly is not hard to tell the difference when we are up close (e.g., collaring a wolf). (5/5)
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What a cheek people have got! Armchair experts
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You have all my respect, today and always, for preserving wildlife, be it wolves or coyotes!
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Great video! Huge difference in size.
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This tweet will be the opening paragraph of my dissertation.
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The ear size difference too c'mon people
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