Ethiopian Wolf (also known as the Abyssinian wolf, Abyssinian fox, red jackal, Simien fox, or Simien jackal)
Canis simensis
The Ethiopian wolf is found at altitudes above 9,800 feet in the Afro-alpine regions of Ethiopia, and is the top predator of the ecosystem. It is the most endangered canid, with only about seven populations remaining, totaling roughly 550 adults. The largest population is found in the Bale Mountains in southern Ethiopia, although there are also smaller populations in the Semien Mountains in the north of the country, and in a few other areas.
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