On 7 Jan 2012 I took pictures of a young female coyote apparently hit by a car. It had extensive road rash, sections of skin rubbed off of both sides of the body, from apparently getting dragged along the road by a car. Although the coyote had a rank odor about it, none of the many wounds appeared to be infected. The wounds were dry and healing. Scientists might want to look at the immune system of coyotes to find out why so many wounds were not infected in this one.
The coyote appeared to have adult teeth, and since they were very clean-looking the coyote is presumed to be a young adult. It was estimated to weigh 30-40 pounds.
This was the first coyote I have seen in this area of south Mississippi (I have lived in Ocean Springs, Mississippi for over 40 years.).
Three pictures are included below.
Adrian R. Lawler, (C) 2012 --
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