The Maned Wolf is the tallest wild canid and is known for its long legs, reddish coat, and solitary behaviour. You can explore this species and many others inside All the Mammals of the World.”

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A large brown spotted hyena snoozes contentedly in a patch of sunlight next to a pile of hay.

An African painted dog with patches of brown, white, and black and big round ears walks toward the camera.

A glass terrarium, upon which is impressed the bright white underside of a snoozing gecko.

A small yellow dart frog with black spots on a pile of leaf litter and moss.

Enjoyed a day at the #StLouis #Zoo before tonight's book signing at the Schlafly #Library at 6. Got to see some of my favorite #animals! #hyenas #PaintedDogs #gecko #DartFrogs #herps #amphibians #reptiles #feliformes #WildCanids #Zoos #WildAnimals #Missouri 🌿