Although it looks like someone mixed up the DNA for a deer and a fox, South America’s native maned wolf is neither. In fact, the animal isn’t even a part of the family that it is named after.

Maned wolves, also known as Guaran, are one of the most unique and intriguing animals in South America. With their deer-like legs and fox-like habits, these creatures have an extraordinary appearance ...

The maned wolf is a misunderstood beauty, with very little in common with most of its closest relatives. In fact, a recent study points to the extinct dusicyon genus as the maned wolf's next of kin.

Despite resembling a red fox and being called a wolf, the maned wolf is not closely related to either of those animals. In fact, the maned wolf forms its own genus, Chrysocyon, which translates to ...

VIDEO: Maned wolf Hope stops to stretch in her yard, with a relaxed heart rate of 57 beats per minute. It becomes even more powerful when combined with other tools — like a daily report from ...

Catch a glimpse of a maned wolf on the prowl and you might feel compelled to do a double-take: It looks like a long-nosed, shaggy-haired fox on stilts. Also, its pee mimics the scent of a certain ...

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 ...

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest canid species in South America. ... The maned wolf is an omnivore, meaning that it eats both plants and animals.

A maned wolf pup born January 5, 2018 at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia. Janice Sveda/Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute hide caption ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Zoo announced Thursday the death of two animals: a maned wolf and a Eurasian black vulture. The wolf, Kev, was 15 years old and lived at the zoo since he was 4 ...

What the Rhythm of a Maned Wolf’s Heart Reveals. Spindly legs and thick, red fur have earned them the nickname “foxes on stilts,” but maned wolves are neither fox nor wolf.