The goal of Ghosts of the Highlands is to present an intimate portrayal of the Ethiopian wolves, illustrating them not only as individual beings engaged in activities such as walking, hunting, and surviving but also as a species confronting the complexities of coexistence. Through their experiences, this work highlights both the beauty and vulnerability of these animals while examining what it entails for one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores to persist amid rapidly changing environmental conditions.
The traditional patterns of their existence are increasingly disrupted. The expansion of human settlements has led to a significant increase in livestock populations, surpassing those of native wildlife. Additionally, interactions with free-ranging dogs have become more prevalent, facilitating the silent spread of diseases such as rabies and canine distemper. The fragmentation of their habitat further isolates populations across distinct peaks, jeopardizing their survival as a species.
