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\"NursingNursing female Coyote – Nikon D300, f8, 1\/640, ISO 400, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 314mm, not baited or called in, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I look at this image and I see intelligence in the Coyote’s eyes. I see a warm-blooded creature who is doing what it needs to do to survive. I see a female who is nursing pups. I see beauty.<\/p>\n

Photographed on Antelope Island State Park<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to view more of my Coyote photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I look at this image and I see intelligence in the Coyote’s eyes. I see a warm blooded creature who is doing what it needs to do to survive. I see a female who is nursing pups. 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