Jackal cousin (6)

I believe the answer is:

coyote

(Other definitions for coyote that I've seen before include "predatory creature" , "North American wild dog" , "Small wild dog" , "North American prairie wolf" , "Wild canine" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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