The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
Is a distinctive canid with long legs and a reddish coat, resembling a fox on stilts. Native to the grasslands and savannas of South America, particularly the cerrado, it has a varied diet that includes fruits, small mammals, and insects. The maned wolf is known for its solitary nature and its role as a seed disperser, particularly for the lobeira fruit, which is crucial to its diet.
