phoenix Zoo TRAIL CARDS
Location:
Arizona Trail
Coyote
Zoltan (pronounced ZOL-tun) (M) ~5/2019
Hilda (F) ~4/2019
Identifying Features:
Zoltan is lighter in color with wide set, lighter colored eyes. His tail has a white tip.
Hilda is darker in color with a 'saddle' just behind her shoulders. She has closer, darker colored eyes, and her tail tip is all black.
*Note: In winter, Hilda has the same coloration, but thicker fur. Zoltan has 'saddle', but less pronounced than Hilda.
History:
Both coyotes are wild born.
Zoltan originally from Tucson. Imprinted early. Came to us from Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. Placed on exhibit 11/2019.
Hilda orphaned and found by a hiker. Came to us from Southwest Wildlife. Placed on exhibit 11/2019.
More Information:
Zoltan often wags his tail and loves the attention from his keepers.
They were named by zoo staff after Hilda Tresz and her husband Zoltan.
Monogamous
Generalist diet; will adjust diet based on time of year
Some live in packs and defend territory
Some are solitary and transient
Dig shallow dens under vegetation
Litter size dependent on food abundance and population density
Escorting - When hiking or walking, a coyote may be walking along near you to make sure you are not a threat to their den/cubs. They are escorting you out of their territories.