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maned wolf

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyCanidaeGenusChrysocyon
maned wolf
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maned wolf

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Power Paws

maned wolf has long, strong legs that help them see over tall grass and run quickly.

Ability

Super Sniffer

maned wolf can use its keen sense of smell to find hidden prey and mark its territory.

Ability

Fruit Fixer

maned wolf has a special digestive system that helps them eat and benefit from tough fruits.

Measurements & details

Length
95-115 cm
Weight
20-30 kg
Lifespan
6-8 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Litter Size
1-5
Gestation
60-65 days

Diet & Feeding

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.

Primary Foods

  • Lobeira fruit
  • small rodents
  • birds
  • insects
  • reptiles

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Lobeira fruit

Solanum lycocarpum

Primary food, helps disperse its seeds.

hunts

Brazilian guinea pig

Cavia aperea

A common small mammal prey in grasslands.

eats

Termite

Cornitermes cumulans

Digs for these protein-rich insects.

eaten by

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Young can be prey for large cats.

Traits

Also known as

Fox on stilts

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Maned wolves are shy and prefer to stay away from people. It's best to admire them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is maned wolf?

95-115 cm

How much does maned wolf weigh?

20-30 kg

How long does maned wolf live?

6-8 years

How fast can maned wolf move?

50 km/h

What does maned wolf eat?

An omnivore, it eats tasty fruits and small animals like rodents and birds.

Where is maned wolf usually found?

Savannas

How does maned wolf hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does maned wolf usually have?

1-5

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