Maned Wolves

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Maned Wolves

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• By Zac B. and Eric .

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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.

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Why Are They Endangered?

• This wolf species is endangered because they
  dont 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.

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Where the maned wolf is located

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

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Food the maned wolf eats

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

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Our opinion

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

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Interesting facts
The maned wolf,

• lives alone.
• doesnt howl.
• isnt a true wolf.
• have long legs but dont run fast.
• is the only species in the genus chrysocyon.
• eats fruit and the fruit makes up half of its
  diet.

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Other Interesting Information
The maned wolf,

• is a member of the of the canedae family.
• evolved from another species.
• is also a flesh eater.

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Bibliography

• Horton, Casey. Endangered Wolves., Tarrytown,
  New York Covendish corp, 1996.
• January 19, 2006
• Facts. January 19, 2006.