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The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), [4] also called the red jackal, the Simien jackal or Simien fox, is a canine native to the Ethiopian Highlands. In southeastern Ethiopia, it is also known as the horse jackal. It is similar to the coyote in size and build, and is distinguished by its long and narrow skull, and its red and white fur. [5]
10 of the 13 extant canid genera left-to-right, top-to-bottom: Canis, Cuon, Lycaon, Cerdocyon, Chrysocyon, Speothos, Vulpes, Nyctereutes, Otocyon, and Urocyon Canidae is a family of mammals in the order Carnivora, which includes domestic dogs, wolves, coyotes, foxes, jackals, dingoes, and many other extant and extinct dog-like mammals.
Spatial organization in the Ethiopian wolf Canis simensis: large packs and small stable home ranges. Journal of Zoology (London), 237:65-81. Sillero-Zubiri, C., and D. Gottelli. 1995. Diet and feeding behaviour of Ethiopian wolves Canis simensis. Journal of Mammalogy, 76:531-541. Sillero-Zubiri, C., and D. Gottelli. 1994. Canis simensis ...
This was followed by an explosion of Canis evolution across Eurasia in the Early Pleistocene around 1.8 million YBP in what is commonly referred to as the wolf event. It is associated with the formation of the mammoth steppe and continental glaciation. Canis spread to Europe in the forms of C. arnensis, C. etruscus, and C. falconeri. [1]: p148
The ratio between the trigonid and the talonid indicates a carnivore's dietary habits, with a larger trigonid indicating a hypercarnivore and a larger talonid indicating a more omnivorous diet. [ 32 ] [ 33 ] Because of its low variability, the length of the lower carnassial is used to provide an estimate of a carnivore's body size.
THE ABYSSINIAN WOLF. Canis simensis: Date: 1890: Source: Dogs, jackals, wolves, and foxes: a monograph of the Canidae. (1890) With woodcuts, and 45 coloured plates drawn from nature by J.G. Keulemans and hand-coloured. Author: Mivart, St. George Jackson (30 November 1827 – 1 April 1900) Full title
Rank Species Binomial name Image Weight range (kg) Maximum weight (kg) Length range (m) Maximum length (m) [a] Shoulder height (cm) Native range by continent(s)
Academic interests are the behavioural ecology of carnivores, conservation biology, population biology and disease dynamics, with a particular interest in the Canidae. His work includes the conservation of endangered species , protected areas management, and wildlife surveys for 35 years spanning four continents.