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Coyote America: A Natural & Supernatural History

by Dan Flores
Basic. Jun. 2016. 288p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780465052998. $27.99; ebk. ISBN 9780465098538. SCI
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Whether referred to as a "prairie wolf," "desert dog," or "junior wolf," the coyote is an exceptionally resilient canine that has spread from its original territory in the deserts of the Southwest to every state in the continental United States and now thrives in some of our largest cities. Flores (emeritus, Western U.S. history, Univ. of Montana; American Serengeti; The Natural West) considers the animal from several perspectives: its evolutionary history and the biological adaptations that have enabled it to endure decades of brutal persecution, as well as its once-prominent status as a deity in a number of Native American cultural traditions. In a straightforward style, the author unpacks the myths and urban legends surrounding the coyote and conveys his admiration and respect for this incredibly intelligent predator.
VERDICT This title would make an excellent companion to Hope Ryden's God's Dog and Shreve Stockton's The Daily Coyote and is highly recommended for natural history enthusiasts interested in moving beyond the conventional wisdom about coyotes to gain a deeper understanding of their presence in our midst.
Reviewed by Cynthia Lee Knight, Hunterdon Cty. Historical Soc., Flemington, NJ , Apr 15, 2016
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