Maned Wolf
Chrysocyon brachyurus
The adult maned wolf lives in open grasslands, cerrado, marsh edges, and scrubland across central South America. It is a solitary, long-legged canid that hunts rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects while also eating large amounts of fruit such as the wolf apple. Its tall legs help it see and move through high vegetation, and it often pounces or snaps at prey rather than chasing in packs. A notable fact is its strong-smelling scent marking and deep roar-bark used for long-distance communication.
- Type
- Fang
- Conservation status
- NT
Growth chain
- Maned Wolf Pup
- Maned Wolf