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Simian jackal
Order : Carnivora
Family : Canidae
Species : Canis simensis
The Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) is one of the most endangered canids on the planet. It lives in Ethiopia and Eritrea at altitudes of 3000 meters. It is estimated that about 550 individuals exist. Their diet consists primarily on rodents, hunting alone, digging out their burrows at night. The Ethiopian Wolf is a social animal however, which forms hierarchical packs of 3-13 individuals. A recent study showed that the Ethiopian Wolf is more closely related to gray wolves and coyotes than the foxes they resemble.
The Ethiopian wolf, simien fox, simien jackal is listed as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Simian jackal
A young / baby of a Simian jackal is called a 'pup'. A Simian jackal group is called a 'pack'.Countries
EthiopiaHabitats
Alpine Wetlands (includes temporary waters from snowmelt), Grassland, Rocky areas (eg inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Shrubland, Subtropical / Tropical High Altitude Grassland, Subtropical / Tropical High Altitude Shrubland and Wetlands (inland)
Facts about the Simian jackal
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is the most endangered (Full text)
html Preserving Biodiversity through Genetics: Molecular genetic analyses have shown that the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf (simian jackal) is subject to hybridization with local domestic dogs. (Full text)
The simian jackal (or Ethiopian wolf; Canis simensis) is critically endangered. (Full text)
Across the Red Sea in Ethiopia, the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf (also known as the simian jackal) is afflicted by rabies. (Full text)
This was based on genetic findings, which showed that Canis simensis is closely related to wolves and only distantly related to jackals. (Full text)
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, and is one of a number of Ethiopian endemic species. (Full text)
Lycaon, although enjoying a wider distribution in Ethiopia than the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), is declining throughout its former range in Ethiopia. (Full text)
Molecular genetic analyses have shown that the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf (simian jackal) is subject to hybridization with local domestic dogs. (Full text)
The Ethiopian wolf, canis simensis, is a rare endemic of the highlands of Ethiopia. (Full text)
;Canis Simensis is the Simien Jackal. (Full text)
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is the most endangered species in the group of animals known as canids. (Full text)
1. simian -- (an ape or monkey)simian
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