Difference between grey wolf and coyote. Both wolves and coyotes are iconic symbols of North America’s wild landscapes, they differ greatly in size, diet, social structures, and behaviours.

The average litter size is 5 to 7 pups, although up to 13 in a litter has been reported. Coyote dens are found in steep banks, rock crevices, sinkholes, and underbrush, as well as in open areas.