Ethiopian wolf

E38218

The Ethiopian wolf is a rare, slender canid found only in the high-altitude regions of Ethiopia, known as one of the world’s most endangered and specialized wolf species.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf canid
carnivore
endangered species
mammal
wolf
activityPattern diurnal
approximatePopulationTrend declining
bodyShape slender
breedingSystem socially monogamous
class Mammalia
closestRelatives Eurasian wolves
coyotes
coatColor reddish-brown
commonName Abyssinian wolf
Ethiopian wolf
Simien fox
Simien jackal
conservationConcern one of the world’s rarest canids
diet giant mole-rats
rodents
small mammals
distinctiveFeature long narrow muzzle
relatively long legs
white underparts and throat
endemicTo Ethiopia
family Canidae
foragingBehavior solitary hunter of small prey
foundIn Bale Mountains
Ethiopian Highlands
Simien Mountains
genus Canis
habitat Afro-alpine grassland
high-altitude moorland
IUCNStatus Endangered
kingdom Animalia
nativeTo Ethiopia
order Carnivora
phylum Chordata
reproduction pups born in underground dens
scientificName Canis simensis
socialStructure packs with cooperative territorial defense
taxonRank species
threat canine distemper
disease from domestic dogs
habitat loss
human encroachment
rabies
typicalElevation 3000–4500 metres above sea level

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