Problem
Threatened species of Crysocyon brachyurus
Other Names:
Threatened species of Maned wolf Nature:
The maned wolf takes domestic poultry and the occasional lamb or newborn pig, making it a target for pest control.
Habitat destruction (including the annual burning of grasslands), persecution by angry poultry farmers, hunting for sport, and live capture are factors that threaten the maned wolf.
Incidence:
The maned wolf disappeared from Uruguay in the 19th century.
Chrysocyon brachyurus is listed as CITES "Appendix II", USA. ESA-"Endangered" and IUCN "Vulnerable". The maned wolf disappeared from Uruguay in the 19th century.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Canidae Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → CarnivoresSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST