Ethiopian wolf [EN]
Canis simensis
[Scientific name]
ቀይ ቀበሮ
[Amharic]
Jeedala fardaa
[Oromo]
ዋልጌ
[Amharic]
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is a medium-sized species native to the Afroalpine highlands of Ethiopia, where they specialise on rodents. They have a reddish coat with distinctive white markings, long legs and an elongated muzzle, giving them a striking appearance. They are considered Africa’s most endangered carnivore due to a small, viable habitat range, human-wildlife conflict, and disease. Uniquely, these wolves are known to consume nectar and aid in the pollination of torch lilies (Kniphofia foliosa). Even amongst other wolves, this species is considered highly social, with packs of up to 20 mature individuals.
POPULATION TREND
DECREASING
HABITAT & ECOLOGY
Grassland • Inland Wetlands • Rocky Areas • Shrubland