Question

The coyote is one of the most adaptable animals in the world. It can change its diet to include small mammals, livestock, birds, reptiles, carrion, fruit, and vegetables. It is one of the few animals that has enlarged its range since human encroachment began. Which is the most likely reason for this?

Answer 1

The reason for their range enlargement is their adaptability to changing environment and opportunistic behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Coyotes population is increasing in urban areas like chicago which shows that they are adapted to live near humans. Coyotes are nocturnal animals and their feed range is very broad.

They can live feeding on rats, cats, small dogs, bird's egg, remaining food from garbage, dead animals which are easily available in urban areas. So they do not get any problem in finding food in urban areas and therefore increasing their range and population.