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What is the rarest wild canine?

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The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simiensis) is the rarest species of wild dog in the world, and may also be the rarest carnivore of any type in Africa. At present, there are believed to be less than 450 specimens alive, and this already highly endangered species is very vulnerable to the threat of rabies.


What is the rarest type of wolf?

CANIS SIMENSIS The Ethiopian wolf is the world's rarest canid, and a close relative of grey wolves and coyotes that colonised the Horn of Africa through land bridges. Ethiopian wolves are only found on the highlands of Ethiopia and are Africa's most threatened carnivore.

What is the most endangered canine?

The 5 Most Endangered Canine Species1The Ethiopian wolf. Advertisement. ... 2The Mexican gray wolf. Once hunted into near-extinction as a supposed threat to cattle and other livestock, Mexican gray wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) currently live in a sort of limbo. ... 3The red wolf. ... 4Darwin's fox. ... 5Island fox.

Is a guinea dog real?

Credit: New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation. The New Guinea singing dog is one of the oldest and rarest dog breeds in the world. It's believed only 200 to 300 specimens are alive today, all of which are found in conservation centers.

Is the red wolf a wolf?

The red wolf (Canis rufus) is one of two species of wolves in North America, the other being the gray wolf (Canis lupus).

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