Wolves are much bigger than coyotes, as such, the coyote becomes the prey instead of the predator. Also, they are competing for the same food resources. If the coyote eats the rabbit, that means there is one less rabbit for the wolf. read more
Coyotes do not usually hunt in packs, although in places where wolves used to live, coyotes have taken over the wolf’s old role and may hunt in small packs to bring down slightly larger game. Coyotes eat mice, birds, rabbits, young deer or sheep, and other things usually smaller than themselves. read more