To answer this question we need to analyze each available option:
A. Elk: This is a herbivore so it cannot be
B. Komodo dragon: this is one of the largest lizards in the world, also mainly feeds on carrion so it cannot be.
O C. Lion: This is one of the largest predators in the world so it cannot be.
D. Coyote: This predator tend to be small and live in small packs so this is the correct answer.