Wasteland Coyote

Wasteland Coyotes are Creatures in.

Characteristics
Wasteland Coyotes are large, lupine animals with high haunches and ragged fur. They are quadrupedal with sharp claws on each of their toes and long, bushy tail extending from their rears. Their heads are distinct with narrowed, yellow eyes, pointed ears and a prominent muzzle. Wasteland Coyote lips can extend back when growling, exposing both their canine and carnassial teeth. Wasteland Coyotes can be distinguished from their relatives through their distinct brown and tan fur, which likely help them camouflage in desert habitats.

Wasteland Coyotes can be found in the deserts and savannas of Hyrule. The Hyrule Compendium specifically notes Gerudo Desert and Gerudo Highlands as common locations, but they are also found in eastern Faron. These locations provide little water or shade for the Coyotes, but they supposedly are very tolerant of hot climates. Like their closest relatives, Wasteland Coyotes are highly social animals that are never found alone, typically numbering at two-to-three individuals per pack. They are known to prey on smaller animals but will attack people when the opportunity presents itself. When idle, Wasteland Coyotes can be seen sniffing the ground and stretching their bodies. However, Wasteland Coyotes will howl to alert their pack members before giving chase should they spot Link. Once cornered, the Wasteland Coyotes encircle Link and take turns charging at him with snapping jaws, inflicting damage on contact. However, the Coyotes will disband and retreat if one is injured or killed by Link. Wasteland Coyotes will not try to attack Link if he is on horseback or Sand-Seal Surfing. Killing a Wasteland Coyote produces either Raw Prime Meat or Raw Gourmet Meat, rarer spoils than regular Raw Meat. The Raw Gourmet Meat can be given to Trott in order to complete the Side Quest, "A Rare Find".

Trivia

 * Though only referred to as a "beast" in the Hyrule Compendium, the Wasteland Coyote is a species of Wolf. In concept artwork provided by Nintendo Master, the Wasteland Coyote, Maraudo Wolf, and Cold-Footed Wolf are collectively labeled as "loups", which is French for "wolves".
 * Despite sharing nomenclature, Wasteland Coyotes share few behavioral characteristics with true s, which are generally smaller canines that rarely function together as packs. Reports on coyotes attacking people are almost nonexistent, and though hardy animals, they are not specifically adapted for the desert.

Nomenclature
The Japanese name Karakara Koyōte (カラカラコヨーテ) is an alliteration alluding to the Roman emperor, a notoriously cruel tyrant.