The coyote (Canis latrans), also known as the American jackal or the prairie wolf, is a species of canid found throughout
North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north through Mexico, the United States and Canada. It occurs
as far north as Alaska and all but the northernmost portions of Canada. There are currently 19 recognized subspecies, with
16 in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and 3 in Central America.