The Ethiopian Wolf is one of the worlds most endangered animals today.
A Profile Of The Ethiopian Wolf Before we get into how many of these wolves are alive in the wild today, let us look at the background of the Ethiopian Wolf their profile. The Ethiopian Wolf is part of a family called the canid. The canid is a group of animals which are biologically similar. These animals include wolves, foxes and dogs. All of these animals are biologically similar, which is why they are all classed into the same biological group. A canid animal is similar to domestic dogs, both in their appearance, biology and behaviour. Ethiopian Wolves don’t look distinctly wolf-like, they do have the appearance of a fox and a domestic dog, mixed in with a wolf-like appearance. These animals could probably be mistaken for either a fox or a dog or could be easily as recognisable as a wolf.
The Names Of The Ethiopian Wolf The most common name that the Ethiopian Wolf is known by is the Ethiopian Wolf. However, these animals are also known by other names. There are two other names that these animals are known as. They are also known as the Simien Fox and the Simien Jackal. Their scientific name is Canis simensis.
The Diet Of Ethiopian Wolves Ethiopian Wolves are carnivores. They mostly eat rats in the wild. But sometimes these animals will also kill and eat larger animals, such as hares or lambs. The Ethiopian Wolf lives in packs, but they are solitary hunters. Their diet is as restricted as to their habitat. Where their diet is restricted to them largely eating rodents, their habitat is also restricted to a particular area.
The Habitat Of The Ethiopian Wolf Ethiopian Wolves are mountainous animals, they are largely found in the highlands of Ethiopia. Their habitat is mountain peaks and cliffs. But, they are also found wetland, shrubland and grassland within these mountainous areas. Conservation Status and Population These animals are currently classed as an endangered species. The Ethiopian Wolf population is very low, the Ethiopian Wolf population right now according to the IUCN is 197 individuals. Their population is why they are an endangered species. Sadly, their population isn’t stable, as their population is decreasing.
Threats To The Ethiopian Wolf There are several reasons why these animals are endangered, and why they are decreasing in population. There are several threats to them. Their main threats according to the IUCN are: . Agriculture & Aquaculture . Roads . Being trapped and hunted . Invasive species . And civil unrest and war within Ethiopia All of these things are taking a toll on the Ethiopian Wolf population.
The Future For The Ethiopian Wolf Currently, the Ethiopian Wolf is the most endangered carnivore in Africa. However, these animals sadly get little attention. The lack of attention on these species doesn’t help their conservation status, as a lack of attention means that people cannot become aware of their plight, or help them to come back from the brink. When species are given attention, both from the media and documentaries, then it can help us work to save animals which are on the brink of extinction. Animals like the Ethiopian Wolf. If you want to help the Ethiopian Wolf, then you can. Help the Ethiopian Wolf by adopting one with Born Free - here.
Sources: https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/ethiopian-wolf https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/3748/10051312