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Chrysocyon brachyurus
The maned wolf is a tall, slender animal with long legs and a beautiful reddish-brown coat. They are known for their unique howl and are often called the 'fox on stilts' because of their height!
Habitat: Savannas
The maned wolf has a striking reddish-brown coat with distinctive long, slender black legs and a black mane running down its neck and back. It possesses a white throat and tail tip, giving it the appearance of a large fox on stilts.
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Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Maned wolves are the only species in their entire unique genus!
Their unique scent marking has been compared to the smell of marijuana!
These 'stilt-legged foxes' are not true wolves, but unique canids!
They stand on long legs to scan grasslands like a living periscope!
maned wolf has long, strong legs that help them see over tall grass and run quickly.
maned wolf can use its keen sense of smell to find hidden prey and mark its territory.
maned wolf has a special digestive system that helps them eat and benefit from tough fruits.
An omnivore, it eats tasty fruits and small animals like rodents and birds.
Age differences: Pups drink milk then gradually add small prey and fruits to their diet.
Solanum lycocarpum
Primary food, helps disperse its seeds.
Cavia aperea
A common small mammal prey in grasslands.

Cornitermes cumulans
Digs for these protein-rich insects.

Panthera onca
Young can be prey for large cats.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This habitat trait denotes species native to savannas, which are grasslands with scattered trees, typically found in tropical or subtropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Maned wolves are shy and prefer to stay away from people. It's best to admire them from a distance.
95-115 cm
20-30 kg
6-8 years
50 km/h
An omnivore, it eats tasty fruits and small animals like rodents and birds.
Savannas
Foraging
1-5
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