The maned wolf poses little to no threat to humans as they generally flee away when you come close to them or their territory. They are also part of the canid family, which is a group of carnivorous dog-like group of animals. The maned wolf's scientific name is Chrysocyon Brachyurus.

The maned wolf eats a variety of foods, this includes fruits vegetables and small items of prey. It especially enjoys the Lobeira fruit, which means "Fruit of the wolf" ironically. They are also considered omnivorous which means their diet consists of meat and vegetables. Interestingly, the maned wolf doesn't eat everyday. Instead they typically fast for three to four days before eating again.

The maned wolf can be found in many different places and environments. They are most commonly found in South America/Argentina, Central Brazil and Bolivia. The main environments they're found in are grasslands and savanna's as well as wetlands. Generally, the maned wolf lives in South America, though.

The maned wolf is famous for it's gorgeous, rich, dark red, thick fur. They have black paws and legs, a white tipped tail and a very tall stature. Their long legs help them to see over and hunt for prey in long grasslands of the savanna. Intriguingly, the maned wolf is the tallest canid in the world.

The maned wolf is monogamous which, meaning they have one partner for life. The breeding season is from April-June and their gestation period is 60-65 days or 2 months. Scientists have found that the average amount of pups is 2.5, although they can also have up to 6 pups per litter.

To conclude, the maned wolf is a fascinating creature. They are neither wolf nor fox but a species of it's own. Their status in the wild is near threatened with less than twenty-four thousand. That is why we must protect the maned wolves.