Details for Maned Wolf

• Maned Wolf

  The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest canid of South America, known for its long legs and fox-like appearance. Despite its name, it is not a true wolf but a distinct species. It inhabits grasslands and savannas, especially in Brazil, Bolivia, and northern Argentina. It is omnivorous, feeding on fruits, rodents, birds, and insects. Shy and elusive, it is mostly active at dawn and dusk. The maned wolf is a solitary creature and a symbol of South American biodiversity, currently classified as near threatened.

  

  Habitat: The Maned Wolf lives in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay.