How Coyote Vision Works When the Sun Goes Down

If you've ever been out for a late-night walk and caught a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you from the tree line, you've witnessed coyote vision in action. It's a little bit eerie, sure, but it's also one of the most impressive adaptations in the animal kingdom. While we're stumbling around trying to find the flashlight app on our phones, coyotes are navigating the pitch-black woods with the kind of precision that would make a Navy SEAL jealous. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Maren Allesandro