We're thrilled to announce the birth of four maned wolf pups - the first born at Banham Zoo in 20 years! 🐺 🎉 Born in January 2025 to first-time parents Enya and Thiago, the pups are now one month old and beginning to explore their surroundings. With habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict threatening the species, these births are a significant step forward for conservation. Only three UK zoos have successfully bred maned wolves in the past year, making this an incredible achievement for our t

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is a unique canid native to South America. Despite its name and appearance, it is neither a true wolf nor a fox. The maned wolf has long, slender legs that help it navigate through tall grasslands, a reddish-brown coat, large erect ears, and a distinctive black mane along its neck and back that stands up when it feels threatened or is trying to communicate. This species is solitary by nature and primarily nocturnal. It is omnivorous, with a diet that includ