Maned Wolf Research Paper

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Evolution Essay of Maned Wolves
By:Inez Iniguez

Maned Wolves are a very unique organism with lots of history behind it. The maned wolf has a very weird ancestry. They have many adaptations in which help them survive.In this essay I will be talking about all these cool and interesting facts about them. The maned wolf, also known as the Chrysocyon brachyurus are usually found in tall grasslands, and small forest areas, usually in parts of Brazil. They have very long legs with orange, red and brown color fur and large erect ears. The maned wolf has many adaptations that has helped them survive and thrive. One of their many adaptations is their long legs, which help them see their prey when they hunt in the tall grasslands. There long and thick fur is another adaptation they have, and it is because every time the animal senses danger the hair on their neck and shoulders stand up. They are also able to communicate with each other through their intense and deep barks. These deep barks can be very helpful to them, especially in the night when they are all out hunting and they can’t really see each other. …show more content…

A maned wolf is a candid and one of its ancestors is a dusicyon and they have been extinct. Scientist has said that the maned wolf has no link with any other living candids today. This is because the maned wolf is the only candid that survived the Pleistocene in brazil. Through lots of more studies that has been done over the years there are several animals that relate to the maned wolf but are extinct such as the