Front track of a coyote (Canis latrans). Coyote Measurements: Front: 6.5(L) X 5.6(W)cm Rear: 6.0 X 4.5 cm Stride: (walking) 44 cm Trail Width: 9.6 cm |
This is a coyote's hind foot track on top of its front foot track. The animal was heading toward the right side of the screen. The hind foot usually leaves a very round heelpad impression in coyotes. Coyotes may also be discerned from wolves and dogs by the fact that their outer toes are bigger than their inner toes. In the rear track shown, the outer toes were 18 mm wide while the inner toes were only 14.5 mm wide. |
Red fox (Vulpes fulva) front track. Red fox usually show a bar-shaped depression parallel to the rear edge of their front track. You may also see the imprints of hairs from their furry feet in very soft mud. |
Red fox rear track. Furry feet show up well here. |
Red fox track to left. Dog track to the right for comparison (Small Labrador Retriever Size). |
Red Fox Measurements
Front Track: 4.9 (L) x 3.4 (W) Cm
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*Produced by Travis Brown 2-22-02 |