Maned Wolf WebQuest

Introduction

THE BASICS

Visit this site to start: Maned wolf | Smithsonian's National Zoo (si.edu)

Answer the questions below from reading the page.

The largest canid in South America, the maned wolf looks like a _____, is called a _______, and is closely related to neither. Maned wolves primarily eat:

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On the left side of the screen in CONSERVATION STATUS, what status is the maned wolf at?

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APPEARANCE

Next, visit this site: https://animalcorner.org/animals/maned-wolf/

 

The Maned Wolf is the only species in the genus:

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What animals are the Maned Wolf described as being similar to?

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Described as a “____________________”

 

 

GEOGRAPHY

Third: https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/educational-resources/maned-wolf/

 

The maned wolf is a South American native whose range extends from the Amazon basin rainforest in _______ to the dry shrub forests of __________ and northern ____________.

 

What are the two reasons Maned Wolves are endangered?

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From the maps below, Maned Wolf area - Maned wolf - Wikipedia, what countries are Maned wolves shown to have territory in?

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OFFSPRING

Fourth: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chrysocyon_brachyurus/#:~:text=Maned%20wolves%20are%20primarily%20nocturnal,and%20infrequently%20move%20short%20distances.

 

Maned wolves are _______________, though males and females tend to live independently except during the breeding season.

 

How many puppies are typically in a litter?

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At what age do puppies reach full maturity?

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DIET

Fifth: https://animalcorner.org/animals/maned-wolf/#:~:text=Captive%20maned%20wolves%20were%20traditionally%20fed%20meat-heavy%20diets,vegetables,%20as%20well%20as%20meat%20and%20dog%20chow.

 

What animals do Maned Wolves mainly eat?

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What plants do Maned Wolves commonly eat? What fraction of their diet are these plants thought to make up of their diet? ---

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NATURAL IMPORTANCE

Fifth: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation/news/heart-heart-maned-wolves

 

How do Maned Wolves help the environment?

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Maned Wolves are a “Keystone” species. What does that mean?

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SIMILAR SPECIES

Sixth: https://www.destinationwildlife.com/wildlife-guides/maned-wolf

 

Are there any subspecies of the Maned Wolf? True or False

 

What is the most similar species to the Maned Wolf?

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Maned Wolves are the only species in their genus because they were the only ones to survive what?

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HEALTH

Seventh: https://animalsake.com/interesting-facts-about-maned-wolf

 

Maned wolves are prone to kidney infection. This is caused by what?

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Visit here: Maned wolf | Smithsonian's National Zoo (si.edu)

 

How long do Maned Wolves live for?

Average:                  Maximum: 

 

We know exactly how long Maned Wolves live for in the wild too. True or False

 

 

HABITAT

Eighth: Habitat - Maned Wolf (weebly.com)

 

Maned wolves live in what biomes?

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What is the average temperature in the area? ______________________

 

The maned wolf's habitat has _______ grass and _____ trees. 

 

FUN FACTS

Last: Maned Wolf Facts and Information | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

 

List two fun facts about Maned Wolves:

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