In addition to its supermodel legs (and endearing long black socks), this canid's most striking characteristics are its huge ...

The maned wolf looks like a mix of a deer, a wolf, and a fox—but it's none of them. With its long legs, unique hunting style, and fox-like face, this fascinating creature stands apart in the animal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A maned wolf, largest canid of South America, walks in his enclosure at the zoo park of Lille, northern France, on February 11, ...

(via BBC Earth) Maned wolves are found across South America, and are known for their incredible adaptations, which allow them to live in a wide variety of environments.

The maned wolf looks like a mismatch of familiar animals, yet it is perfectly adapted to its environment. This video explores how its unusual body shape, solitary behavior, and diet challenge common ...