Maned Wolf Animal Pictures

Chyrsocyon brachyurus

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The Maned Wolf has very long and skinny legs, making them the largest canine in South America. They almost look like a fox on stilts.

Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) walking in the grass
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Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) walking in the grass

The Maned Wolf has very long and skinny legs, making them the largest canine in South America. They almost look like a fox on stilts.

Maned wolf lying in the grass in front of trees
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Maned wolf lying in the grass in front of trees

The Maned Wolf has very long and skinny legs, making them the largest canine in South America. They almost look like a fox on stilts.

Maned wolf on a grass field
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Maned wolf on a grass field

The Maned Wolf has very long and skinny legs, making them the largest canine in South America. They almost look like a fox on stilts.

Maned wolf walking isolated over a white background
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Maned wolf walking isolated over a white background

The Maned Wolf has very long and skinny legs, making them the largest canine in South America. They almost look like a fox on stilts.

Maned wolf walking in grass
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Maned wolf walking in grass

The Maned Wolf has very long and skinny legs, making them the largest canine in South America. They almost look like a fox on stilts.

Maned Wolf puppy standing on grass
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Maned Wolf puppy standing on grass

Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus). Wild life animal.

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The maned wolf is the largest canid of South America and looks more like a long-legged fox than a wolf. 

Coolest Animals: The Maned Wolf

Coolest Animals: The Maned Wolf
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The maned wolf derives its name from the characteristic mane on its neck which stands erect when it scents danger.

Wild Dog Breeds: Maned Wolf

Wild Dog Breeds: Maned Wolf
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The particularly long legs of the maned wolf are likely an adaptation that allows them to see above the tall grass in which they often hunt.