Maned Wolf

Near Threatened

Estimated remaining: ~23,000

Habitat

Cerrado grasslands, savannas, and scrub forests of South America, particularly Brazil, with unique omnivorous diet including the "wolf apple" fruit.

Threats

• Habitat loss to agriculture
• Road mortality
• Poaching and persecution
• Disease from domestic dogs
• Fire affecting grassland habitats

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and reserves. Research on ecology and diet. Road mitigation measures. Captive breeding programs. Community education about conservation.