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Chrysocyon brachyurus
Found in South America, this is the largest canid of that continent; IUCN lists it as near threatened. Adults measure 67-107 cm (26-42 in) tall at the shoulder; their long legs are likely an adaptation to the tall grasslands where they reside.
Seen at Washington National Zoo
Spotted on Jul 21, 2012
Submitted on Aug 19, 2012
6 Comments
matimar1 - your are correct; the USA is in North Ameriica but this wolf is in a zoo which is why we can see it here. Thanks for your nice comment, also to Melissa and maggie3!
Great series!
Glad you liked them, Jessica and Lily!
Foxy the Maned Wolf at our zoo, is my favorite animal in our zoo. Wonderful pictures!!!
Thank you - I agree that they are beautiful animals!
He's pretty