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Maned wolf legs

A maned wolf
A maned wolf Photo: Rufus46/Wikimedia Commons

The maned wolf has its own genus, so it’s not actually a wolf. But the South American canid is the tallest in the world, standing 3 feet at the shoulder. Its long legs help it peer over the tall grasses in its habitat, according to the LA Zoo. A fairly straightforward adaptation, but one that looks super cool.

Photo: Rufus46/Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Rufus46/Wikimedia Commons