Shaman

Species: Coyote
Born: 2011

Rescued by a well-meaning person and suffering several traumatic events, Shaman never adjusted to humans—or other coyotes. Because of an early injury, he can never be released into the wild—a casualty of human interference. But here at Earthfire, he is safe and well cared for. He is a stunning, independent loner. Is it possible that some animals are more innately wild than others, more suspicious, the survival instinct overriding all?

Animal Fact

"There are 19 different subspecies of coyote. The size and coat color of coyotes varies slightly across these subspecies. For example, coyotes that live in the mountains have darker coats, while ones that live in the desert have lighter coats" (Live Science).

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Stories About Shaman

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Woman sits next to a coyote in a grassy field

Ambassadors for the Wild

Earthfire Institute February 12, 2020

Penelope Smith is a revered founding pioneer in the field of interspecies telepathic communication since the 1970s. Her visionary work has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles, in numerous books, and on radio and television. Her training program has guided the unfolding of generations of professional animal communicators. She

Ambassadors for the Wild

Earthfire Institute February 12, 2020

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