The Coyote (Canis latrans) is a highly adaptable and resilient canid species native to North America. Known for their intelligence, opportunistic behavior, and distinctive yips and howls, coyotes have successfully adapted to various environments, including urban areas. They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a diverse diet of small mammals, birds, fruits, and carrion. Coyotes play a crucial role in ecosystems by controlling rodent populations.