Coyote America

Coyote America tells the story of coyotes on this continent, including natural history, folklore, and current attitudes toward these incredible animals.

It speaks to the interconnectedness of all living things and evokes beautiful imagery, including a reminder that coyotes have been singing their songs here for thousands of years.

I grew up in an area without coyotes, and as a child, I pictured Wile E. when someone said coyote. I now live in a suburban landscape that we share with coyotes. I find them to be a beautiful reminder of the wildness around us. This book has helped me to… show more.

I am fascinated by the topic of migration expansion and urban integration of wild animals. I became particularly interested in coyotes after discovering that a family of perhaps a dozen or more had taken up residence on a vacant and overgrown piece of property in my town, not far from where I live.

This led me to seek out books on coyote behavior. Coyote America is written by a retired University of Montana history professor who now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Flores has penned what I think is the definitive book on the history of coyotes, how they… show more.