Hey wild fact fans ^^, Seth here to give you guys todays Wildlife holiday post. Don’t forget to like and share with friends ^^. Knowledge is power, and the more we share, the more we can do to help animals around the world
Todays animal event involves the tallest canine in the world 
Todays animal event is: Maned Wolf
Maned Wolf 
Day: an Annual event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the conservation efforts of protecting maned wolves from threats like habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.
Maned wolves are unique, solitary South American omnivores known for their long legs, distinctive red-orange fur with a black mane, and a diet that includes fruit 
and little bit of meat 
. Despite their namesake and them looking more like a cross between a deer 
and a fox 
; the Maned wolf is part of its own genus in the canine family; being more closely related to the Amazon Bush Dog
Their unique diet is their main ecological niche in the Pampas Grasslands that they call home. Keeping rodent 
populations and dispersing the seeds of many species of plants 
helps keep the ecosystem in balance . In fact; the Wolf Apples 
plant require them being eaten by maned wolf to spread and make more plants!
Sadly 
; these mostly peaceful canines are under threat of extinction due to problems such as habitat loss and degradation for agriculture, mining 
, and urban expansion, leading to fragmentation and reduced food and space for many grassland animals ; including Maned Wolves
Theyre also hunted for their body prts and out of fear of them hunting their livestock (which is pretty low as meat is the lower part of their diet and prefer small mammals like mice )
Road accidents 
and diseases 
spread by domestic dogs 
are also main threats for this species.
Maned wolves are classified as a Near Threatened species & . While its a protected species across much of its home range, the enforcement on this protection remains lacking.
Conservation efforts revolve around raising awareness about vaccination rates in domestic dogs and road safety, as well as conducting research into maned wolves in hopes of improving reproductive success & help live in peace and harmony with them for those who live near them
Thats why by spreading the word and taking action, we can make a difference and help make sure these amazing creatures and many others; are around for generations to come ^^
If you guys have any questions about Maned Wolves, not only can you check out my Past Feature Creature post on this species (i’ll
Show in story) but you can also leave em in the comments down below 
Have a good day everyone ^^
