Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) catching a scent – Bale Mountains, Ethiopia
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), also known as the Simien jackal, is the world’s rarest wild canid, endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia. A rodent-hunting specialist, it moves gracefully through alpine meadows.
In this image, one wolf lifts its head into the morning air—perhaps in search of prey, or simply attuned to the subtle cues of its wilderness.
With fewer than 500 individuals remaining in the wild, witnessing this animal is a rare privilege. Its russet coat, slender muzzle, and poised silhouette make it a quiet but powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s natural heritage.