Maned wolf vs Aardwolf
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Maned wolf | Aardwolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Chrysocyon brachyurus | Proteles cristata |
| Mass | 23 kg (adult) Wikidata | 8 kg – 12 kg (adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | South America | Africa |
| Status | Near threatened | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Maned wolf or the Aardwolf?
- The maned wolf is heavier: Wikidata gives 23 kg, against 8 kg–12 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Maned wolf: South America. Aardwolf: Africa (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Maned wolf
The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is a large canine of South America.
Aardwolf
The aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) is an insectivorous hyaenid species, native to East and Southern Africa.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.