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When: October 21, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Maned Wolves are a rare sightings, but what about yawning Maned Wolves?

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: October 21, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Maned Wolves are a rare sightings, but what about yawning Maned Wolves?

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’s Photography - Portegiesje

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

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | Wordpress