Only about 500 Ethiopian wolves exist, split among seven populations inhabiting two national parks in Ethiopia’s central highlands, and recognized as an endangered species. Sometimes known as the Abyssinian Wolf or the Simien Fox, the wolves have suffered two devastating rabies epidemics in recent years, one in 1992 and the other in 2003. The early outbreak wiped out nearly three-quarters of the wolves, who are distinguished by long legs, long snouts and red coats with white and black markings. Dining on rodents found in mountain meadows, they live in close-knit packs, mostly in the Bale Mountains.
Learn how you can save them.
Important links:
Nature article: A wolf at Bay
Bale Mountains National Park
WildCRU Wildlife Conservation Research Unit
Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme
(Via USA Today)
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