A new cryptic African wolf species is reported in the Ethiopian highlands (Rueness et al., 2011). This study reveals the so called Golden jackals (Canis aureus) in Ethiopia and Egyptian golden jackals (Canis aureus lupaster) which were once believed to be endemic to Egypt. Now both belong to the same African wolf along with members of the grey wolf species complex, together with the Holarctic wolf, the Indian wolf and the Himalayan wolf (Rueness et al., 2011). The presence of African wolf was later confirmed in north and west parts of Africa (Gaubert et al., 1012). African wolf has not been categorized yet in IUCN Red list due to lack of information. There is urgent need to clarify the distribution pattern, ecology and conservation threats of the species.

This study aims to examine habitat use, feeding ecology, prevalence of rabies and resources competition of the African wolf with Ethiopian wolf in the Bale Mountains National Park and Guassa Community based conservation areas on focal watch studies of 16 collared animals and Scat analyses methods. . The study is very important for the conservation efforts of the species and IUCN assessment. Hence, I consider this project to contribute much for the knowledge of African canids and practical conservation actions.