A gray North American wild canine (Canis latrans) closely related to but smaller than the wolf.

Also, the trickster god of many Native American cultures. Coyote gets into a lot of trouble, but he always has fun.

Also, a cartoon character, created by animation master Chuck Jones, who chases the Roadrunner. He makes great use of products from the Acme Corporation, but usually ends up squashed flat as a pancake by the end of the cartoon. His given name is Wile E. Coyote.