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A photographic portrait of one of the world's most adaptable and wily predators examines the long interrelationship between humans and coyotes, from ancient Native American legends, to attempts at extermination, to the coyote's current status and prospects.

YA-This excellent nature study filled with gorgeous, full-color, captioned photos examines the coyote from every angle. Taxonomy, social organization, reproduction, and hunting behavior are all clearly and concisely described in language accessible to the amateur naturalist. Grady outlines the history of the animal's contact with humans, from Native North American mythology to modern fear and hatred by Western ranchers. Included in this section is a very graphic discussion of the inhumane methods used to eradicate the animals believed to cause substantial livestock loss. Nevertheless, the author proposes that attempts to eliminate coyotes from the wild actually serve to increase their rate of reproduction and encourage their spread over a larger range. The final section cites research statistics that explode the myths about livestock predation and discusses the need for maintaining wild coyote populations to provide ecological balance.
Robin Deffendall, Bull Run Regional Library, Manassas, VA
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