Eastern Coyotes Evolving: A New Predator Takes Shape

Wild Earth: he weirdest, fiercest, and most astonishing creatures · Oct 12, 2026 · 21m

The coyotes of the eastern United States have evolved beyond their original form. Over the last century, a formidable predator has emerged from Florida to Canada—larger and more daring, a blend of coyote, wolf, and dog. This creature, known as the eastern coyote or coywolf, thrives in urban centers like New York City and Chicago, hunting deer in packs. It originated from an animal inadvertently created by humans after the eradication of the wolf. The debate among researchers continues: is it a coyote, a wolf, or a distinct new species?

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