Ep. 18 -- Wile E. Coyote: Dog, Demon, or Super Genius?

<p>Are coyotes dogs? Are they deadly menaces? Or are they mostly harmless, fascinating, and surprisingly reassuring signs of resilience--kind of like the character of Wile E. Coyote himself?</p> <p>Sit down and face coyote's music with today's guest, Sam Wilber, Naturalist. “So much of ecology and biology is such a bummer in this day and age," says Wilber. "There are so many things that are on the endangered list . . . it’s important to remember the species who are doing awesome. . . . Coyotes are winning against us, and I love that.” Stop fearing and start marveling about the brilliant resilience of this little (and we do mean LITTLE) meso- (not "apex-") predator who is, for all intents and purposes, just another super-smart pup. </p> <p>Sam Wilber is a naturalist, zoologist, photographer, and artist based in Tucson, Arizona. She works for Reid Park Zoo and volunteers for the Arizona Master Naturalists and Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection. She also runs her own art business at Sam Wilder Art LLC. Sam has experiences ranging from zoo-keeping to wildlife fieldwork to environmental education and endless stories about her favorite wild animals and wild places.</p> <p>Want to follow up on our sources or watch any of the videos we mention? <a href='https://thisanimallife.com/'>Go to ThisAnimalLife.com </a>and <a href='https://thisanimallife.com/?page_id=392'>click on Show Notes</a> or see below. Interested in KLIMB tables and other Blue-9 products?<a href='https://lisalanserrose.com/shop/'> Click here </a>to learn more and apply our promo code, ANIMAL2020 to get free shipping and $20 off.</p> <p>SHOW NOTES</p> <p style="text-align:center;">Sam’s Resources</p> <p>Population/General Info:</p> <p>Nat Geo</p> <p><a href='https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/coyotes-expansion-north-america-wildlife-nation'>https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/coyotes-expansion-north-america-wildlife-nation</a></p> <p>HSUS</p> <p><a href='https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/why-killing-coyote