The solitary maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) has a distinctive black mane. It is not a wolf – it is the only species in the canine genus Chrysocyon which means golden dog in Ancient Greek. The tallest of the wild canids; its long legs are likely an adaptation to the tall grasslands of its native habitats in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Paraguay. It is known locally as aguará guazú (meaning "large fox") in Guarani, one of the official languages of Paraguay – although the maned wolf displays many fox-like characteristics, it is not closely related to foxes.
© BirdsImageStock