Maned wolf is the name of a large, wolflike animal of South America. It has yellowish-red fur and a dark mane over its neck and shoulders. The fur on its lower legs and muzzle is also dark. The wolf can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) long and has long legs that enable it to see over tall grass. The maned wolf stands at about 21/2 feet (75 centimeters) high at the shoulder. 
Maned wolves live in grassland and swampy areas in central and eastern Brazil, Bolivia, most of Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The maned wolf is a solitary animal. It usually hunts at night, feeding on birds, small animals, insects, and fruit.
