Where does the coyote live?
The coyote lives in North America. It is smaller than its close relative the grey wolf, and fills much of the same ecological niche as the golden jackal in Eurasia. It is adaptable: it can live in and expand into environments modified by humans, and urban coyotes are common in many cities. In 2013, one was sighted for the first time in eastern Panama, across the canal. It is also called the American jackal, prairie wolf or brush wolf, and its tail is about 40 cm long.
What does the coyote eat?
The coyote is primarily carnivorous: its diet consists mainly of deer, rabbits, hares, rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates, though it may also eat fruits and vegetables on occasion. Its social organisation is very flexible: it lives either in a family unit or in loosely knit packs of unrelated individuals.
Is the coyote endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern, because it is widespread and abundant throughout North America. It has 19 recognised subspecies.
