Is the maned wolf a true wolf?

No, it belongs to its own genus

How do maned wolf pairs share territory?

They pair up but usually forage alone

Maned Wolf Quiz: The Long-Legged Fox of the Grasslands

The tallest wild canid is neither a wolf nor a fox, and this maned wolf quiz explains how it thrives in South America's tall grasslands. Play 10 interactive questions on the cerrado, long legs, the lobeira fruit, its skunky scent, solitary pairs, its unique genus and its place on Brazil's 200 reais note.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Continent
Where does the maned wolf live?
Habitat
Which savanna habitat is its stronghold?
Legs
Why does the maned wolf have long legs?
Relation
Is the maned wolf a true wolf?
Fruit
Which fruit makes up a big part of its diet?
Scent
What is the maned wolf's urine famous for smelling like?
Social
How do maned wolf pairs share territory?
Money
Which Brazilian banknote features the maned wolf?
Status
What is its IUCN conservation status?
Height
What record does the maned wolf hold among wild canids?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Where does the maned wolf live?
Answer: South America
It lives mainly in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
Q2: Which savanna habitat is its stronghold?
Answer: The cerrado
Brazil's cerrado has tall grasses and scattered trees.
Q3: Why does the maned wolf have long legs?
Answer: To see over tall grass
They help it spot prey and danger.
Q4: Is the maned wolf a true wolf?
Answer: No, it belongs to its own genus
Chrysocyon is unique among canids.
Q5: Which fruit makes up a big part of its diet?
Answer: Lobeira, the wolf apple
It eats fruit as well as small animals.
Q6: What is the maned wolf's urine famous for smelling like?
Answer: Skunk or cannabis
The strong smell marks territory.
Q7: How do maned wolf pairs share territory?
Answer: They pair up but usually forage alone
Mates meet mainly in the breeding season.
Q8: Which Brazilian banknote features the maned wolf?
Answer: The 200 reais note
It was introduced in 2020.
Q9: What is its IUCN conservation status?
Answer: Near threatened
Habitat loss to farming is a major threat.
Q10: What record does the maned wolf hold among wild canids?
Answer: It is the tallest
Its legs make it stand taller than other wild dogs.

Maned Wolf Quiz – The Fox on Stilts

The maned wolf lives in the grasslands and savannas of South America, especially Brazil's cerrado. Despite its name, it is neither a wolf nor a fox but the only member of its genus, Chrysocyon.

Its very long legs let it see over tall grass, making it the tallest wild canid. It eats small animals and plenty of fruit, especially the lobeira, or wolf apple. Pairs share territory but usually forage alone, and their urine has a strong skunk-like smell.

The maned wolf appears on Brazil's 200 reais note, introduced in 2020. It is listed as near threatened because farmland is replacing its habitat.

What This Quiz Teaches

Wildlife fans will enjoy these questions.

Where it lives
Why its legs are long
What it eats
How it behaves
How it is protected

Did You Know?

It is mostly active at dusk and night.
Its large ears help it hear prey.
The black mane rises when it feels threatened.
Zoos breed maned wolves for conservation.
Road traffic kills many each year.