The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), [4] also called the red jackal, the Simien jackal or Simien fox, is a canine native to the Ethiopian Highlands. In southeastern Ethiopia, it is also known as the horse jackal. It is similar to the coyote in size and build, and is distinguished by its long and narrow skull, and its red and white fur. [5]

The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is a canine native to the Ethiopian Highlands. In southeastern Ethiopia, it is also known as the Horse jackal. Unlike most large canids, which are widespread, generalist feeders, the Ethiopian wolf is a highly specialized feeder of …

As its name suggests, the Ethiopian wolf is endemic to Ethiopia. Populations are restricted to just seven isolated enclaves in the Ethiopian highlands, with the largest Ethiopian wolf population (120 to 160 individuals) found in the Bale Mountains in southern Ethiopia.

The Ethiopian wolf (Canis Simensis) is known by many names in its range. Locally it is known as ‘ky kebero’, which means red jackal. The Ethiopian Wolf is one of the rarest and most endangered of all canids.

Jul 4, 2023 · Ethiopian wolves (Canis simensis) are handsome, russet-coated canids found only at altitudes above 3,200 metres in the Highlands of Ethiopia. As unusually specialised predators, they have the lamentable honour of being the most endangered carnivore in Africa and the rarest canid species worldwide.

Aug 1, 2017 · The Ethiopian Wolf is a small canid animal native to the Ethiopian mountains in East Africa. The Ethiopian Wolf is the most endangered carnivore in Africa and is among the rarest canids in the world with only 500 remaining in the wild comprised of …

Ethiopian wolves are only found in the mountains of Ethiopia, where some 500 survive in small populations threatened by habitat loss and diseases. They are the guardians of the roof of Africa. By protecting them we safeguard many fascinating Afroalpine endemics from extinction.

Jun 8, 2024 · The carnivores unique to Africa include the Ethiopian wolf, one of the rarest. It is limited to the highlands of Ethiopia, which are a beautiful place on earth but quite extreme for survival by such a highly specialised canid.

High in the mountains of Ethiopia lives the most rare of the wild canids: the Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis). This elegant, long-legged canid was long thought to be in the fox or jackal family but recent mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing shows the Ethiopian wolf is its own distinct species, closely related to the Grey wolf.

Nov 22, 2024 · Among them, the Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) – a unique symbol of the highlands – is facing serious danger of extinction. From a distance, the Ethiopian wolf looks like a fox with its bright red fur and prominent white patches.