Adaptation Triumphs Over Adversity

Coyotes' survival success is attributed to their unique adaptation in response to predation from gray wolves. Unlike red wolves, which can interbreed with coyotes to form coy-wolves, gray wolves kill coyotes, pushing them to expand their territories for survival. When the population of coyotes decreased due to the presence of wolves, a female coyote adjusts her reproductive system to produce more pups, aiding in the species’ resilience. Even after the decline of gray wolves due to human intervention, the coyote population thrived, showcasing their ability to adapt to changing ecological conditions.