Letter: Slowly Starving

I am no expert in desert ecology, but I can observe.

Coyotes are among the most successful and stealthiest animals of our hemisphere. But they are no match against developments.

I saw two today while walking my little dog. They were attracted by his scent. They were big and beautiful. They showed no fear, and walked along side for a short while. Fortunately for me, they were not hungry enough.

But only a hungry coyote would let himself be seen that openly.

I live in a development in SE Tucson. Developments are all over. Coyote habitat is shrinking. To live, they must abandon stealth. Now they must come into the open. Most of them know guns. All of them know being seen is a risk.

I do not want to see coyotes starving. But we are the species who wants and gets everything, and damns any creature in our way.

How will this end?

Abigail Hagler

Southeast side