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When: April 27, 2022

Where: Monde Sauvage Aywaille, Belgium

Kibble-munching faces are ever so appealing

Species: Maned Wolf (Manenwolf)

Latin name: Chrysocyon Brachyurus

Originates from South America.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

… The Maned Wolf is the largest canid of South America.

… It is the only species in the genus Chryosocyon – a Latin name meaning “Golden Dog”.

… The Maned Wolf is locally known as “large fox” in the Guarani language.

… Many people compare the Maned Wolf with the red fox due to some minor similarities, though is actually closest related to the Bush Dog.

… The mane of the Maned Wolf can be erected to enlarge its profile when threatened or when displaying aggression.

… The Maned Wolf is known to have a distinctive odor, which has earned it the nickname “skunk wolf”.

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Description

When: April 27, 2022

Where: Monde Sauvage Aywaille, Belgium

Kibble-munching faces are ever so appealing

Species: Maned Wolf (Manenwolf)

Latin name: Chrysocyon Brachyurus

Originates from South America.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

… The Maned Wolf is the largest canid of South America.

… It is the only species in the genus Chryosocyon – a Latin name meaning “Golden Dog”.

… The Maned Wolf is locally known as “large fox” in the Guarani language.

… Many people compare the Maned Wolf with the red fox due to some minor similarities, though is actually closest related to the Bush Dog.

… The mane of the Maned Wolf can be erected to enlarge its profile when threatened or when displaying aggression.

… The Maned Wolf is known to have a distinctive odor, which has earned it the nickname “skunk wolf”.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble