How rare is the Ethiopian wolf?
It is one of the world’s rarest canids, and Africa’s most endangered carnivore. The species’ current range is limited to seven isolated mountain ranges at altitudes of 3,000–4,500 m, with the overall adult population estimated at 360–440 individuals in 2011, more than half of them in the Bale Mountains.
Is the Ethiopian wolf actually a wolf?
Most likely, the Ethiopian wolf evolved from a grey wolf-like ancestor that crossed to northern Africa from Eurasia as recently as 100,000 years ago (Gottelli et al., 1994), when Afroalpine habitats in Ethiopia covered vast extensions.
What is killing the Ethiopian wolf?
The problem The endangered wolves are threatened by habitat destruction and degradation, conflict with farmers and also by catching fatal diseases such as rabies and canine distemper virus (CDV) from the domestic dog populations. The latter can kill many of the wolves in a short space of time.
Is a Ethiopian wolf a Predators?
CANIS SIMENSIS Ethiopian wolves are only found on the highlands of Ethiopia and are Africa’s most threatened carnivore.
What is the lifespan of a Ethiopian wolf?
8-9 years
The Ethiopian wolf attains full adult appearance at 2 years of age, and both sexes are sexually mature during their second year (Sillero-Zubiri and Gottelli 1994). Data on life expectancy is inadequate, but C. simensis is likely to live 8-9 years in the wild (Macdonald 1984).
How fast can an Ethiopian wolf run?
Wolves trot at 5 miles per hour, but they can run in short bursts at up to 35 miles per hour. They can travel as much as 30 miles per day hunting for food.
Can wolf be found in Africa?
Africa is also home to two other wolf species, the gray wolf and Ethiopian wolf. (Read “Africa’s Last Wolves” in National Geographic magazine.)
Are Ethiopian wolves consumers?
Geladas are a primary consumer in the Ethiopian mountain ecosystem. The Ethiopian wolf, a predator that eats rodents, is a secondary consumer in this ecosystem.
Where is the Ethiopian wolf found?
Ethiopian wolves are only found in the mountains of Ethiopia, where some 500 survive in small populations threatened by habitat loss and diseases. They are the guardians of the roof of Africa.
How big is a Ethiopian wolf?
32 lbsAdult
Ethiopian wolf/Mass
Does South Africa have wolves?
As strange as it may seem – there are wolves in South Africa. Though not indigenous to our country, they have managed to thrive, thanks to their high adaptability – though not without undue stress and trauma!
What are the Ethiopian wolf’s predators?
Ethiopian wolves are key predators in the ecosystems they inhabit, controlling the populations of prey items they consume. Locally the Ethiopian wolf is called ‘ky kebero’, meaning red jackal. The Ethiopian wolf can produce a series of vocalizations.
What is the average life span of the Ethiopian wolf?
LIFE SPAN: 8 – 12 years. Common Name: Ethiopian Wolf. Category: Wolf. Family: Canidae.
What is being done to save the Ethiopian wolf?
To protect the wolves , the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme (EWCP) (www.ethiopianwolf.org), with help from other organizations, operates a rabies vaccination program that uses GIS technology to target the best locations to vaccinate the dogs and wolves that will prevent the spread of the virus.
How many Ethiopian wolves are left in the world?
According to estimation, currently there are about 500 Ethiopian wolves left in the wild, and the population graph is on a decreasing trend.
