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Peru August 27th 2010
Heath River Wildlife Center Maned Wolf filmed near the Heath River Wildlife Center 
Standing almost a meter tall, the Maned Wolf is the largest Canid in South America and the only member of its genus Chrysocyon. With a golden-red coat, long pointed muzzle and large erect ears, it is similar in appearance to the red fox (Vulpes vulpes). However, its extremely long, thin legs make the Maned Wolf immediately recognisable and, with its fox-like attributes, have earned it the epithet 'a fox on stilts'. This distinctive feature is thought to be an adaptation to help the animal see above the tall grass of its habitat . The common name, 'Maned Wolf', is derived from the characteristic mane-like strip of black fur running from the back of the head to the shoulders, which stands erect when danger is sensed. The muzzle and lower legs are black, while the throat, inside of the ears and tip of the tail are white . About the Heath River Wildlife Center: Located on the Peru-Bolivian border next to the Madidi National Park in Bolivia and the Reserva Nacional Tampopata Candamo and Bahuaja Sonenen National APrk in Peru.  The Heath River Wildlife Center is the perfect rainforest destination for traveler's visiting Peru. It features a large macaw claylick, canopy platforms in the forest, great wildlife along the secluded Heath River, hikes to the savannahs, Savannah viewing platform, macaw nesting areas. Great destination for birders, naturalists and photographers.  
 
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