In "Coyote America," Dan Flores weaves the remarkable tale of the coyote, a creature that has not only survived but thrived in the face of relentless human adversity. This compelling narrative explores the coyote's journey from the prairies of the American West to the urban heartlands of New York City, revealing an animal of astonishing adaptability and resilience. Flores draws on a rich tapestry of scientific research, historical accounts, and personal observation to chart the coyote's expansion across the continent, offering readers a window into the soul of the American landscape through the eyes of one of its most iconic inhabitants. Flores masterfully portrays the coyote as the ultimate survivor in the American saga of expansion and environmental change. Despite centuries-long campaigns aimed at their extermination, involving everything from poison gases and helicopters to engineered diseases, coyotes have not merely survived; they have conquered, becoming a symbol of wild endurance. "Coyote America" is not just the biography of a species; it is an epic story of survival and triumph that challenges our perceptions of nature and our place within it. Flores invites us to reconsider the narrative of human dominance, showcasing the coyote as a protagonist in its own right, whose presence across the American continent tells a deeper story of ecological balance and the enduring spirit of the wild.