Wolves in Ethiopia spotted licking 'red hot poker' flowers like lollipops

Sweet tooth- Ethiopian wolves seen feeding on nectar

For the first time, Ethiopian wolves have been documented feeding on the nectar of Ethiopian red hot poker flowers. This is the first large carnivore species ever to be documented feeding on nectar. In doing so, the wolves may act as pollinators -- perhaps the first known plant-pollinator interaction involving a large carnivore.

Wolves in Ethiopia spotted licking 'red hot poker' flowers like lollipops

Wolves in Ethiopia that lick the flowers of the "red hot poker" flowers are the first known large carnivores to eat nectar.

Ethiopian Wolves Spotted Enjoying 'Red Hot Poker' Flowers: A Unique Sight

The Habesha Skyler Ware Ethiopian wolves, known scientifically as Canis simensis, have been observed consuming the nectar of Ethiopian red hot poker flowers, or Kniphofia foliosa. This behavior marks them as the first large carnivorous species documented to engage in nectar feeding. The striking images captured during this feeding process highlight a surprising aspect of their diet. Research indicates that these wolves are attracted to the “plea…