Austin, TX
At least 11 distinct coyote vocalizations help them keep track of their pups, claim territory, and distract predators from their babies.
Santa Fe, NM. (Sculpture: Green Coyote by Don Kennell)
Although naturally diurnal, urban coyotes usually become nocturnal. They also live longer than rural coyotes, and often produce so many offspring that the young leave the cities to set up territories in rural areas.
