Vol. 8 No. 2 (2017)

The coyote (Canis latrans) is the most abundant carnivore in arid regions of North America. In areas where they are not hunted or chased, coyotes become very abundant and are the dominant predator. The coyote has a broad distribution range, from Central America to Canada. Photograph taken at Sierra de San Pedro Mártir, Baja California, Mexico, after an unusual snowfall during May 2017 (Photograph by Sergio Ticul Álvarez Castañeda).