Mar 10 2020

How Coyotes Work

45 min 3 movies discussed
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The coyote truly is wily. Even after a century-long attempt to drive them to extinction, this close relative of domesticated dogs not only hung onto survival, but actually doubled its range and expanded its population. Coyotes are here to stay.

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# Summary

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating world of coyotes, exploring their biology, behavior, and remarkable adaptability as they've spread across North America and even into major cities. The hosts discuss how coyotes managed to survive centuries of deliberate extermination efforts, why they're nearly impossible to stop, and what their surprising social structures and survival strategies reveal about these resilient predators. Throughout the episode, they debunk common myths about coyotes being rabid or overly aggressive, while also explaining why keeping pets safe requires smart precautions in areas where coyotes roam.


Movies Discussed

Heat
Heat
1995 2h 50m
★ 7.9
"Wasn't it in heat where they show that coyote crossing the street or crossing the highway? — Josh references a scene in Heat that features a coyote crossing a highway." — Josh
Never Cry Wolf
Never Cry Wolf
1983 1h 45m
★ 7.0
"Never cry wolf, but I was like, that makes too much sense. — Josh mentions the movie when discussing wolf-related films about domesticated dogs." — Josh
The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
2020 PG 1h 40m
★ 7.5
"That terrible looking Call of the Wild thing is out now. Why can't anybody just use real stuff? — Chuck criticizes the CGI-heavy adaptation of Call of the Wild." — Chuck

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