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 adapted its diet to include more variety, thereby increasing its food supply.
B
It has intermingled with human pets, such as the dog, to increase its population.
C
It has migrated to ranges with more favorable, moderate climates.
D
It has an increase in nest and shelter sites within the urban and rural range.
Explanation
Coyotes can eat many kinds of food, including wild prey, livestock, carrion, fruit, and vegetables. This flexible diet lets them find food in both natural habitats and human-altered areas, increasing the food available to them and helping them expand their range. The other choices do not explain their success as directly.
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