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Rare Behavior

The--Working-Wulf

Published: Sep 15, 2011

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_{I took this photo of a red coyote just a few days ago while at the zoo. This behavior is very very rare.

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I apologize for the very blurred and out of focus shot, it is horrible, I know. However, such a behavior and pose is hardly seen, and as bad as the picture may be, I figured it could be very useful for references.

I have seen this pose only once before, in my book. Here is an actual excerpt from this book, about the pose:
"...normal coyote behaviors not seen by humans. [The picture] shows the humped up, submissive-aggressive position peculiar to coyotes and sometimes seen in social interactions around food." Drawing Wildlife, Amberlyn, P23

So basically, I very special and unique pose. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the coyote's back is humped up, it's mouth wide up in a snarl, tail tucked between it's legs, and legs that are fully extended. When I took this shot, this coyote was being fed, and another (I assume higher ranked) coyote came up and started to eat its food. The coyote did this pose running and left, then came back and chased the other coyote away. It was really interesting and scary at the same time.

So enjoy this shot<3

Again, I apoligze for the crappy quality, it was the best I could take so quickly.

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