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The Blue Coyote faces the same threats as its more common brethren: habitat fragmentation, urban expansion, and climate change. However, because the gene responsible for the blue phase is recessive, shrinking populations decrease the likelihood of this trait appearing in future generations.

As Dr. Vasquez puts it: "He is a walking spectrometer."

The waves here are "sneaker waves"—they can come out of nowhere and are incredibly powerful. Always keep a safe distance from the water’s edge.