Perhaps no other animal is as closely associated with the prairies than the song dog -- the coyote. With its distinctive and famous call, the coyote has earned a distinguished place in the history of this region.With Song Dogs, Elizabeth Wilson brings that storied world vibrantly to life. Using her vivid imagination and her gift for telling a good story, she digs deep into the lives of these fascinating creatures and reveals them in a new and innovative way.
Meet Silvertip. And Shadow. And Tawny and Grayghost. These are just a few of the song dogs that appear throughout the story. Using primarily the point of view of Silvertip, Wilson explores all aspects of these animals' lives: where they live, how they hunt, their complicated social structure, how they raise their young. And she chronicles the dangers they face: starvation, predators, disease and -- perhaps their greatest enemy -- humans.
Carefully researched and completely accurate, Song Dogs is a fun and informative book, and a moving tribute to one of our most resourceful citizens.
