Rare record shows maned wolf, model of the R$ 200 note, feeding in RS canyon A rare record of a maned wolf feeding was recently made near Trilha do Mirante, in Cânion Fortaleza, in Cambará do Sul, in Serra Gaúcha. The images were released this week. The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), the largest canid in South America, is considered a species vulnerable to extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The maned wolf is known for its reddish fur and its habit of living alone. It plays an essential role in nature, acting as a great "sower". Through its feces, the animal disperses vital seeds for the regeneration of vegetation, a characteristic that makes it irreplaceable for the health and balance of the biome. It feeds on small animals and also fruits. One of the most consumed is the lobeira fruit. Rare record shows maned wolf, model of the R$200 note, feeding in Serra Gaúcha canyon Leonardo Ferreira/Personal archive VIDEOS: Everything about RS