The Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) also referred to as Simien jackal or Simien fox, is very similar to the coyote in size as they have long limbs, a reddish coat, and a slender build. It is native to the mountain ranges of Ethiopia.
It is one of the rarest canines and it is currently Africa’s most endangered carnivores. Human agriculture is destroying the natural habitat of these wolves in addition to diseases like canine distemper. The Ethiopian Wolf is carnivorous and typically eat rodents, grass rats, goslings, eggs, and ungulates.
Ethiopian Wolfs have a shoulder height of 21”-24” (53-61 cm), body length between 33”-40” (84-102 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 25-45 lb (11-20 kg). The typical lifespan of a Ethiopian Wolf is 7-9 years in the wild and up to 12 years in captivity.
The Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) also referred to as Simien jackal or Simien fox, is very similar to the coyote in size as they have long limbs, a reddish coat, and a slender build. It is native to the mountain ranges of Ethiopia.
It is one of the rarest canines and it is currently Africa’s most endangered carnivores. Human agriculture is destroying the natural habitat of these wolves in addition to diseases like canine distemper. The Ethiopian Wolf is carnivorous and typically eat rodents, grass rats, goslings, eggs, and ungulates.
Ethiopian Wolfs have a shoulder height of 21”-24” (53-61 cm), body length between 33”-40” (84-102 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 25-45 lb (11-20 kg). The typical lifespan of a Ethiopian Wolf is 7-9 years in the wild and up to 12 years in captivity.
