Forget those pampered pooches at the local kennel club, the coyote is the great American dog. Environmental historian Dan Flores tracks the pedigree, chronicles the plight, and sings the praises of Canis latrans in his new book, Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History. Although his academic research is wide-ranging and his presentation nuanced, there’s no doubt Flores’ heart is on the side of the animal.
