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The Ethiopian wolf, Africa’s most endangered predator, has a sweet tooth.
While the wolf-like canids are otherwise strict meat eaters, scientists have spotted them slurping nectar from torch lilies. Their muzzles get covered in pollen + researchers suspect they might be acting as pollinators.
While the wolf-like canids are otherwise strict meat eaters, scientists have spotted them slurping nectar from torch lilies. Their muzzles get covered in pollen + researchers suspect they might be acting as pollinators.
Wolves Like a Little Nectar Treat and May Pollinate Flowers in the Process (Gift Article)
After Ethiopian wolves feed on their favorite rodents, they may be enjoying a bit of dessert and in the process helping pollinate plants known as torch lilies.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:03 PM
The Ethiopian wolf, Africa’s most endangered predator, has a sweet tooth.
While the wolf-like canids are otherwise strict meat eaters, scientists have spotted them slurping nectar from torch lilies. Their muzzles get covered in pollen + researchers suspect they might be acting as pollinators.
While the wolf-like canids are otherwise strict meat eaters, scientists have spotted them slurping nectar from torch lilies. Their muzzles get covered in pollen + researchers suspect they might be acting as pollinators.