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10 lis 2017 · Maned Wolf crossing sign, Transpantaneira in the Pantanal, Brazil. Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking, but I like to think this sign is referring to the Maned Wolf. While there are a few other canids that can be found in the Pantanal region of Brazil, the Maned Wolf is certainly the strangest and the one I’d most like to see.
4 wrz 2023 · In this article, we will delve into the captivating world of the Maned Wolf, exploring its physical attributes, behavioral traits, habitat and distribution, diet and hunting techniques, reproduction and lifespan, as well as its conservation status and the threats it faces.
The maned wolf is a crepuscular and omnivorous animal adapted to the open environments of the South American savanna, with an important role in the seed dispersal of fruits, especially the wolf apple (Solanum lycocarpum). The maned wolf is a solitary animal.
Maned wolves are primarily nocturnal and have crepuscular activity peaks. Field studies have shown that males are generally more active than females. During the daylight hours these canids rest in areas of thick brush cover and infrequently move short distances.
The Maned Wolf appears as a cross among different species: the head and coloring of a wolf, the large ears of an African hunting dog and the body of a hyena. Some think the wolf looks like a mix between a wolf and a fox. The Maned Wolf has often been described as a ‘Red Fox on stilts’.
They often get killed crossing heavily trafficked roads or human wildlife conflict when they prey on livestock. They are found in the grasslands of northern paraguay, bolivia, argentina, eastern Peru, and most predominatnly southern Brazil.
Maned wolf urine has a powerful aroma, reminding many humans of the way skunks smell. The maned wolf is the largest canid of South America. It looks more like a long-legged fox than a wolf. Genetic studies show that it is neither fox nor true wolf, but a distinct species. It is the only member of its genus, Chrysocyon.
