Ghosts · EX Extinct
Falkland Islands Wolf
Dusicyon australis
The only land mammal native to the Falklands — a tame, fox-like canid that puzzled Darwin, who predicted its doom. He was right.
EX · Extinct
Overview
The only land mammal native to the Falklands — a tame, fox-like canid that puzzled Darwin, who predicted its doom. He was right.
mammalsouth atlanticextinct
Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Range | Falkland Islands |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The Falklands' only native land mammal, studied by Darwin himself.
- Its fearlessness toward humans sealed its fate.
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Falkland Islands Wolf art print
Museum-grade art print from the Falkland Islands Wolf plate.
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Falkland Islands Wolf notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Falkland Islands Wolf plate.
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