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?
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
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
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: