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Ethiopian Wolves Become First Large Carnivore Documented Feeding on Nectar


Nectar foraging by Ethiopian wolves (Canis simensis) may contribute to the pollination of the Ethiopian red hot poker flower (Kniphofia foliosa), according to a new paper published in the journal Ecology.

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