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The Ethiopian wolf is found in only 6-7 mountain ranges of Ethiopia. Most of the wolves live in Bale Mt. Range. In other ranges they are being hunted out for garments and shown off as hunting prizes.

The current population is under 1,000. In Bale International Park there are between 250-500 wolves . The International Park is trying to get 1,000 wolves, so they can be reintroduced into the other parts of the Bale Mt. ranges.

The Ethiopian wolf has long legs and a long muzzle resembling a coyote. They have small widely spaced teeth, especially the premolars. The adult has a short, soft coat. A bright tawny color, gives them distinct markings. The females turn a light yellowish color during mating season. The tail is thick, white, mainly with a black stipe. Males are slightly larger then the females. The males are about 20% larger in Bale Mt. ranges.
Ethiopian wolves live in close territorial packs. The wolves eat small prey. These wolves feed on Giant mole rats, grass rats, and Starcks hare. The wolves are most active during the day. The wolves hunt nocturnal animals, (animals that sleep during the day and that are awake at night.) So the wolf can catch its prey off guard.

For more information click on the following links:

http://ld.panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/features/news.cfm?uNewsID=9945

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/canis/c._simensis$narrative.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/133.shtml