Marty Stouffer's Wild America

Season 4 Episode 8 - Controversial Coyote

It's easy to imagine the untamed wildness of the good old days as you listen to a lone Coyote sing its ancient song. To some of us, this mournful cry kindles delight and inspiration, to others dread and hatred. In Indian mythology, the coyote was revered for its cleverness and mystical song. Yet our modern society condemns the Coyote for its predatory instinct to kill. Regardless of our mixed emotions, this wild canine has proven itself to be one of the most intelligent and successful of all animals on earth. With efficient hunting skills and opportunistic diet, strong social bonds and an incredible capacity to learn, the coyote can quickly change habits and habitats. Even in the face of adversity, this animal thrives, the "CONTROVERSIAL COYOTE".