Maned wolf
A species of Maned wolf Scientific name : Chrysocyon brachyurus Genus : Maned wolf
Maned wolf, A species of Maned wolf
Scientific name: Chrysocyon brachyurus
Genus: Maned wolf
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Description
The maned wolf bears minor similarities to the red fox, although it belongs to a different genus. The average adult weighs 23 kg (51 lb) and stands 90 cm (35 in) tall at the shoulder, has a head-body length of 100 cm (39 in) with the tail adding another 45 cm (18 in). Its ears are large and long (7 inches). The maned wolf is the tallest of the wild canids; its long legs are likely an adaptation to the tall grasslands of its native habitat. Fur of the maned wolf may be reddish brown to golden orange on the sides with long, black legs, and a distinctive black mane. The coat is marked further with a whitish tuft at the tip of the tail and a white "bib" beneath the throat. The mane is erectile and typically is used to enlarge the wolf's profile when threatened or when displaying aggression. Melanistic maned wolves do exist, but are rare. The first photograph of a black adult maned wolf was taken by a camera trap in northern Minas Gerais in Brazil in 2013. The maned wolf also is known for the distinctive odor of its territory markings, which has earned it the nickname "skunk wolf". 
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Appearance
Maned wolf is a large canid with a unique, slim body shape. It's covered in long, coarse fur that is typically shades of golden, brown, or black. The most defining feature is its elongated snout, larger than other canids, and remarkably long, dark legs. It does not have notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies, keeping a consistent aesthetic throughout its lifetime.
Behavior
Maned wolf are primarily nocturnal, relying on their acute sense of smell to hunt. They are solitary animals, rarely observed in groups outside mating season. Displaying territorial behavior, they mark their territory with urine and fecal deposits. Notably, maned wolf doesn't chase prey, but pounces swiftly upon it, demonstrating a unique hunting style.
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