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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
12–15 years
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Weight
20–30 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
The Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is a mammal indigenous to Argentina. It inhabits grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands of central south america.
Habitat
🌿 grasslands🌿 shrublands🌿 and wetlands of central south america
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Chrysocyon
Fun Facts
1
The maned wolf is the largest canid in South America, standing up to 90 cm (3 ft) at the shoulder, but is neither a wolf nor a fox
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It is the only species in its genus Chrysocyon and is more closely related to the bush dog than to true wolves
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Over half of their diet consists of a fruit called 'lobeira' (wolf apple), making them important seed dispersers
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In Argentine and Brazilian folklore, the maned wolf is associated with legends — its urine smells so strong it inspired tales of forest spirits
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Their long, stilt-like legs are adapted for navigating tall grasslands and spotting prey over vegetation