Wolves with a taste for nectar? How we discovered the first large carnivore that pollinates flowers
Among the humming flash of sunbirds and insects drawn to the flowers, an unusual visitor appears: the Ethiopian wolf.
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Ethiopian wolves feed on nectar, may be first large carnivores to act as pollinators
Researchers observed Ethiopian wolves (Canis simensis) feeding on the nectar of the Ethiopian red hot poker (Kniphofia foliosa) flowers, marking the first known documentation of large carnivores ...
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Wolf seen licking ‘red hot poker’ plant shows new behavior for predators, study says
Researchers documented this behavior in wolves from different packs, suggesting it may be a learned trait. Photo by Adrien Lesaffre. Lai, et al (2024) Ecology Journal In the Ethiopian highlands ...