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[[File: | [[File:Maned wolf mane.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The "mane" of the Maned Wolf.]] | ||
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The common name of ''Chrysocyon brachyurus'', the Maned Wolf, is a very misleading misnomer. First, the "mane" is just a strip of black fur on the Maned Wolf's back that can stand upright when startled. The fur of the "mane" is not even longer than the rest of its body. Secondly, the Maned Wolf is not a wolf at all in three aspects. While it is a Canid, it is not in the same genus as wolves. It is classified as closer to the bush dog. Also, most say it resembles a fox more than a wolf because of its reddish brown fur color. Lastly, the Maned Wolf is a highly solitary creature that only interacts with others of its species during mating season to breed. On the contrary, wolves are social and form packs and work together to hunt. | |||
Unfortunately, like many other organisms, the Maned Wolf has been called a very inaccurate misnomer, resulting in much confusion when using its common name. | |||
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