The Ethiopian Wolf {Canid Simensis} is a canid native to Ethiopian Highlands, it is similar to the coyote in size and built, it is distinguished by its long and narrow skull, and its red and white fur. Unlike most large canids, which are widespread and generalist feeders, the Ethiopian Wolf is a specialised feeder of Afroalpine Rodents with very specific habitat requirements. It is one the world's rarest canids, and Africa's most endangered carnivore.The specie's current range is limited to seven isolated mountain ranges at altitudes of 3,000-4,500 m, with the overall adult population estimated at 360-450 individuals in 2011, more than half of them in Bale Mountains National Park.
The Ethiopian Wolf listed as endangered by the IUCN, on count of this small numbers and fragmented range.Threats include increasing pressure from expanding human populations, resulting in habitat degradation through overgrazing and disease transference from free ranging dogs. Its conservation is headed by oxford University's Ethiopian Wolf Conservation programme [EWCP], which stick to protect the wolves through vaccination and community outreach programs.