Explain the process by which the modern Northeast coyote population changed from its midwestern ancestors over the past 70 years. In your response, be sure to include:
• The sources of genetic variation within the coyote population
• Specific environmental factors which have impacted the coyote population
• The traits that would likely be most helpful for a coyote’s survival in the deciduous forest
• Evidence that supports a change in the distribution of traits over time in response to a new environment