Coyotes Introductory Facts Coyotes are omnivorous mammals, and eat mice, voles, rabbits, insects, fish, frogs, snakes, and lizards, as well as grasses and nuts. The name comes from the Aztec word "coyotl", and they are found everywhere in North America. Activity 1 Curriculum areas:  Activity 2 Curriculum areas:  Lunch Snack Curriculum areas:  Activity 3 Curriculum areas:  Activity 4