Maned Wolves 2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten By Zac B. and Eric.

Description The maned wolf stands about 5 feet and 6 inches. It weighs about 50 pounds. It looks like a long legged fox, with redish brown hair, big ears, and a small mane. The maned wolf stands about 5 feet and 6 inches. It weighs about 50 pounds. It looks like a long legged fox, with redish brown hair, big ears, and a small mane.

Why Are They Endangered? This wolf species is endangered because they don’t often mate but when they do, the females can have up to 2 large cubs. Another reason they are endangered is because farmers are burning down forests so, the wolves have nothing to eat.

Where the maned wolf is located The maned wolf species is located in the swampy areas and the open grasslands of Brazil. The maned wolf species is located in the swampy areas and the open grasslands of Brazil.

Food the maned wolf eats The maned wolf species eats mammals, insects, birds, reptiles, fruits, and wild plants. The maned wolf species eats mammals, insects, birds, reptiles, fruits, and wild plants.

Our opinion We think the farmers should stop burning down the forests or else the maned wolf species will become extinct. We think the farmers should stop burning down the forests or else the maned wolf species will become extinct.

Interesting facts lives alone. lives alone. doesn’t howl. doesn’t howl. isn’t a true wolf. isn’t a true wolf. have long legs but don’t run fast. have long legs but don’t run fast. is the only species in the genus chrysocyon. is the only species in the genus chrysocyon. eats fruit and the fruit makes up half of its diet. eats fruit and the fruit makes up half of its diet.

Other Interesting Information is a member of the of the canedae family. is a member of the of the canedae family. evolved from another species. evolved from another species. is also a flesh eater. is also a flesh eater.

Bibliography Horton, Casey. “Endangered Wolves”., Tarrytown, New York: Covendish corp, 1996.