Coyote Adaptation in Urban Areas

In her extensive research on urban wildlife, Dr. Ava Sterling discusses the increasing adaptability of certain species to city environments. She notes that the coyote, once exclusively a creature of the wild, has not only migrated into urban areas but has thrived there. Dr. Sterling provides numerous examples of coyotes' behaviors in cities, such as scavenging from trash bins, running through parks, and even forming packs that exploit pedestrian zones for food. Additionally, she mentions that the presence of urban parks, which attract a variety of small mammals, provides a consistent food source for these cunning predators. Dr. Sterling argues that this is a clear indication of how species can adjust their survival strategies in response to changing habitats.