Ethiopian wolf
Canis simensis
ok. 96,3 cmAdult male
Body length (excluding tail)
Body length (excluding tail)
od pyska do nasady ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 14.2–19.3 kgAdult males
Ethiopian wolf — size comparison
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is a canid endemic to Ethiopia's highlands. It inhabits open grasslands and plateaus where low vegetation allows it to s
Silhouette comparison
Length
od pyska do nasady ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Body length (excluding tail)Scale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 96.3 cm
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Ethiopian wolf — size comparison — facts and sources
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is a canid endemic to Ethiopia's highlands. It inhabits open grasslands and plateaus where low vegetation allows it to spot prey. A slender muzzle, long limbs and reddish hair with white markings distinguish it from the grey wolf.
It chiefly hunts rodents. During daily hunting it usually works alone, watching the ground and reacting to small animals' movements.
Despite solitary hunting, it lives in groups whose members jointly defend territory and help care for young, maintaining numerous social contacts. Its restricted range makes suitable grasslands and connections between mountain populations especially important for survival.
ADW: średnia długość samców 963 mm, zakres 928–1012 mm; ogon 270–396 mm opisany osobno. Przyjęta oś głowa–tułów; nie 60 cm niepotwierdzonego barku. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.