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Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) catching a big-headed African mole-rat
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Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) catching a big-headed African mole-rat
Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) catching a big-headed African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) in the Sanetti Plateau, Bale Mountains National Park, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Behavioural Canid Canidae Canis Endangered Endemic Feeding National Park Predation Rodent Rodentia Canis Simensis Carnivora Endangered Species Ethiopian Wolf Mole Rat Mole Rats Protected Area Threatened
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Ethiopian Wolf - The Ultimate Mole-Rat Catcher Extraordinaire!
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. In this photo print, the Ethiopian Wolf showcases its remarkable hunting skills as it triumphantly captures a big-headed African mole-rat in the breathtaking Sanetti Plateau of Bale Mountains National Park. With its piercing gaze and lightning-fast reflexes, this canid carnivore proves why it reigns supreme in the realm of rodent predation. As the Ethiopian Wolf pounces on its unsuspecting prey, we witness a fascinating display of animal behavior that highlights both instinct and strategy. This endemic species, found only in Ethiopia's protected areas like national parks and reserves, faces numerous challenges due to habitat loss and human encroachment. However, moments like these remind us of their resilience and importance within our fragile ecosystem. The giant mole rat stands no chance against the agility and precision of its predator. Its comically oversized head seems almost cartoonish compared to the sleek elegance of the Ethiopian Wolf. Yet, nature has equipped each creature with unique adaptations for survival. Oriol Alamany's stunning photography immortalizes this rare encounter between two extraordinary beings. It serves as a reminder that even amidst threats faced by endangered species like the Ethiopian Wolf and big-headed African mole-rats, there is still beauty to be found in their struggle for existence. So let this image transport you to Oromia's wild landscapes where untamed wonders unfold every day – where an ethereal dance between hunter and hunted takes place under vast skies
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