<p>This coyote was not one of the residential coyotes over the winter but has joined the group to help with the pups. The coyote can be identified by the white strips at the base of its ears in front and by the white going up the side of its face at the back of its mouth. Also, the white streak coming down its back is distinctive. The coyote is wet in this photo and probably has significantly different coloring from when dry.
</p><p>A coyote group consists of a male and female mating pair, and usually one or two others who help with the pups. After the pups are raised, the other coyotes may stay in the area if there is enough food supply, or they may leave.
</p><p>This is at Metzger Farm Open Space in Westminster and Broomfield, Colorado.
</p><p>Photograph by  Jim Kennedy  
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