Among the humming flash of sunbirds and insects drawn to the flowers, an unusual visitor appears: the Ethiopian wolf. Approaching a cone-shaped flower head, it licks the bottom, lapping up nectar and ...
Researchers observed Ethiopian wolves (Canis simensis) feeding on the nectar of the Ethiopian red hot poker (Kniphofia foliosa) flowers, marking the first known documentation of large carnivores ...
When I later saw the wolves doing the same, I knew they were enjoying themselves, tapping into this unusual source of energy,” he added. This unique feeding habit isn’t just a curiosity ...
Researchers documented this behavior in wolves from different packs, suggesting it may be a learned trait. Photo by Adrien Lesaffre. Lai, et al (2024) Ecology Journal In the Ethiopian highlands ...
Wolves pick at the remains of a muskox. To get this image, photographer Ronan Donovan placed a camera trap inside the carcass. The pack returned to feed on and off for a month. This story appears ...
Pups are usually born are born from mid-April through early July, with each litter consisting of three to seven pups. LIFE CYCLE: On average, wild wolves live for six to eight years. FEEDING: ...