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The Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis; Amharic ተኵላ täkʷula, 'wolf', or ቀይ ቀበሮ qey qebero, 'red fox') , jedalla farda)), also known as the "Abyssinian Wolf", "Abessinische Wolf", "Abessinischen Fuchs", "Arouaye" (Arsi Oromo), "Ethiopian Jackal", "Jedalla Farda" (Oromo), "Ky Kebero" (Kay Kabaro), "Loup d'Abyssinie", "Red Jackal" or "Fox", "Simen/Simenian/Simian/Simien Fox or Jackal", "Volpe Rossa", "Walgie", and "Horse's Jackal"
The Ethiopian Wolf is one of the rarest and most endangered of all canids. The numerous names reflect previous uncertainty about their taxonomic position, but they are now thought to be related to the wolves of the genus Canis, rather than foxes they resemble. It is found in the Afro-alpine regions of Ethiopia and Eritrea , about 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level. Only about twelve populations, totaling about 550 adults, remain. They feed on afro-alpine rodents (one study found that 96% of their prey were rodents), particularly African mole rats and grass-rats. They will, however, also take small antelopes like reedbuck, the calves of larger antelope (like the Mountain Nyala), hares and hyraxes. Ethiopian Wolves are diurnal.
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Ethiopian wolf pups! cutest ever! I love the BBC's series Life.
attemptress (Kate) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:08:49 -0000
Ethiopian wolf pups! cutest ever! I love the BBC's series Life.
Animal Diversity Web - Canis simensis - Provides the natural history of the Ethiopian wolf with photographs and classification. Includes a summary of why it's closer genetically to North American wolves than African jackals, although it's also known as the Simian jackal.
Animal Info - Ethiopian Wolf - Profile of this species on the critically endangered list includes status, trends, and data on biology and ecology. With list of references.
Meta Description: [ Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use ]
ARKive - Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) - Presents information about this endangered African wolf with photographs and videos from Wildscreen.
Meta Description: [ ARKive - Images of life on Earth. A new digital library of photographs, film clips and accompanying information about endangered species, created by Wildscreen.Overview of Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) in the Globally Endangered Chapter ]
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IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group - Canine Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) - Presents highlights from the official Action Plan to protect this endangered wolf including a species profile, habitat, population and status, research programs and conservation measures being taken.
Meta Description: [ The IUCN/SSC Canid Speicialist Group's summary of the natural history, status, and conservation needs of the Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis), also known as the Simien fox, Simien jackal or Abyssinian wolf. ]
Lioncrusher's Domain - Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) - Offers details about its range and habitat, physical appearance, diet, social behavior, and life cycle. With photo images and both print and online references.
Smith College - Mammalian Species: Canis simensis - Academic profile fully describes the Ethiopian wolf. From The American Society of Mammologists, written by Claudio Sillero-Zubiri and Dada Gottelli.
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