The coyote has learned to scavenge the carcasses of domestic livestock, much as it still scavenges the carrion left by wolves, where the two species occur together. The removal of the wolf in some areas has meant more to coyotes than the absence of a feared predator. It has meant less competition for many prey animals. For example, in winter, when snow conditions are right, coyotes can kill large ungulates, or hoofed mammals, such as deer, that multiply in the absence of wolves. Also, in hard winters, when these swollen deer populations run out of food, the deer die of starvation, and the resident coyotes enjoy a food bonanza. The coyote is one of North America』s most controversial animals. It is intelligent and playful, like many domestic dogs, but it is also a predator with a reputation for killing small farm animals.
（1） 因為天氣剛從寒冬中復甦過來，大多數人還來不及外出踏青，所以對我們《健步多倫多》團隊而言，真是天賜良機：無風無雨氣溫高，安靜的 beach 和 健步 trails 彷彿供我們專用。但雪水尚未沉降透，所以，我們主要選用 park roads or Bike lanes (paved roads).