The coyote's diet includes a wide variety of 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
A
It has an increase in nest and shelter sites within the urban and rural range.
B
It has adapted its diet to include more variety, thereby increasing its food supply.
C
It has intermingled with human pets, such as the dog, to increase its population.
D
It has migrated to ranges with more favorable, moderate climates.
Explanation
A varied diet lets coyotes use many different food sources, including those found near people, such as livestock, fruit, and household or farm animals. That flexibility increases the food available to them as human development changes their habitat. Therefore, the most likely reason their range has expanded is that they adapted their diet to include more variety.
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