Ethiopian wolf

The Simien fox is a slender, fox-like canine found only in the high mountains of Ethiopia. It sports a striking coat of red and white fur and hunts small rodents in these rocky heights. This rare hunter is one of Africa's most threatened meat-eaters, with a picky diet and a limited home range.

• Its narrow skull and coyote-like body help it dart through rocky slopes.
• It feeds almost entirely on high-altitude rodents, unlike most adaptable canines.
• Fewer than 500 adults remain in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains and nearby highlands.