Coyote is a wild canine species indigenous to North and Central America. Known for their cunning and resourcefulness, coyotes are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to forests. They are skilled hunters and scavengers, with a diet that includes small mammals, birds, insects, and plant matter. Coyotes are known for their distinctive howls, yips, and barks, which they use to communicate with one another. Despite their often negative reputation as predators of livestock, coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling rodent populations and scavenging carrion.