Though you may not see them often, coyotes are a common sight in North America. These cunning canids are known for their ability to adapt to changing environments and their skill at preying on small animals. One of the coyote's favorite foods is the wild rabbit, and as a result, the two species have a complex relationship. The size of the coyote population fluctuates with the availability of rabbits; when there are more rabbits, coyotes reproduce at a higher rate, resulting in more offspring. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the number of coyotes preying on rabbits, which causes the rabbit population to decline. The cycle then repeats, with fewer rabbits leading to fewer coyotes and so on. Understanding this dynamics is important for conservationists who are working to protect both species.