Coyote. A canid widely distributed from North America to Central America, adapted to a broad range of environments including grasslands, forests, deserts, and urban areas. It primarily eats small mammals but also consumes fruit, insects, carrion, and food left by people. It moves alone, in pairs, or in small packs, is mainly nocturnal but also active during the day. Breeding occurs in winter, and its current conservation status is listed as Least Concern.