NEAR THREATENED (IUCN)
Chrysocyon brachyurus
Native to South America, Maned wolves are suffering from a reduction in their numbers due to habitat loss, making then Near Threatened in the wild and almost extinct entirely in Uruguay.
Maned wolves are not actually wolves, nor foxes. In fact they are a unique and only remaining genus called Chrysocyon, meaning golden dog.
These golden dogs have long legs and a rich red coat and, once mature, have a resplendent darker mane.
Maned wolves are mostly solitary and rarely form packs.
Did You Know?
- Adult Maned wolves can weigh up to 30kg.
- They can be up to 165cm in length and up to 90com in height.
Diet
A wide variety, including fruits, arthropods, and small-medium sized vertebrates.
Native
Maned wolves are native to forests, savanna, shrubland, grassland, wetlands (inland) and artificial/terrestrial
Lifespan
Maned wolves can live between 12-15 years.
Threats
The most major threats to Maned wolves are habitat loss
Did You Know?
Maned wolves are crepuscular, which means that they are more active in the twilight hours.
Fun Fact
Maned wolves are the tallest wild canid species.
Conservation
These individuals are not currently candidates for reintroduction.
