The Ethiopian wolf (Caberu, Abyssinian wolf) Canis simensis is one of the rarest canid species. Once thought to be a fox, genetic studies have confirmed its wolf lineage. This striking animal boasts a cute, intelligent face and a flexible, muscular body. Its short fur is reddish with white patches on the face, neck, chest, and limbs, and its tail tip is black. Larger than foxes but smaller than wolves, it's about the size of a coyote.

What sets the Ethiopian wolf apart is its hunting method. Unlike other canids, it stealthily approaches its prey like a cat, as its typical prey includes rodents and lagomorphs, not gazelles or other ungulates.

Found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, this critically endangered species numbers around 500 individuals in the wild. 🐺🌿🌍