Ethiopian Wolf
Canis simensis (Canis semiensis, Simenia simensis)
Weight: Females
11.2-14.2kg; males 14-19.3kg.
Habitat: The
Ethiopian wolf is a localized endemic species and is confined to isolated
pockets of grasslands and heath lands, where it preys on rodents.
Age to Maturity: Second year.
Gestation Period: About 60 days.
Birth Season: October-December.
Birth Rate: 2-6 pups per litter per year.
Diet: Analysis
of fecal samples in one study revealed that rodents account for 96% of all
prey.
Threats: In
the late 1980's, domestic dogs were recognized as a threat because they compete
with them for food; transmit diseases, such as rabies and canine distemper;
and mate with them, hybridizing the species.
