Oncafari Maned wolf project
Neither a fox nor a wolf, the maned wolf is an intriguing animal. Unlike its namesakes in other parts of the world, the maned wolf prefers to hunt alone, looking for rodents, lizards, small birds and even fruit. A combination of habitat loss, hunting, road kills and disease have led to the maned wolf being threatened with extinction. This is where the Oncafari project steps in with a plan to use eco-tourism in conjunction with field research, to help protect the maned wolf.
Thanks to Steppes’ partnership with Oncafari, you will have the opportunity to meet with researchers to learn about the maned wolf conservation project in more detail. Off the back of this tour, Steppes Travel will donate $500 to the project in order to purchase a camera trap to help researchers develop a better understanding of the maned wolf’s behaviour and movements.