What do you think?
- How much did you know about coyotes before this story? How did you know so much, or why did you know so little?
- What was the most surprising thing you learned watching/reading this story? Why did you find it surprising? How would you share what you’ve learn from this story with your friends and family?
- Do you think coyotes matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on coyotes been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on coyotes have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about coyotes - and different perspectives - about coyotes going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do coyotes impact your world? If coyotes disappeared from your region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know if coyotes live in your neighbourhood? Are they doing well? Are any threatened? Are people in your community learning to co-exist with them?
- What local decisions impact coyotes? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about coyotes in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about coyotes? How might different careers influence the future of coyotes?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to coyotes? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of coyotes through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to coyotes in Mount Robson, or your community? Do we know enough, or do we need to know more about their role in the ecosystem and their value to biodiversity to make important decisions for people and nature? If so, what?
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