An animal reserve has welcomed two more threatened species.

Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve near Hythe is now home to a pair maned wolves, after critically endangered Sumatran orangutans moved in last month.

The animals, which have a distinctive ginger coat, have seen their natural range reduced by up to 80% because of agriculture and road building.

Despite resembling foxes and wolves, genetic studies show the maned wolf is a distinct species, native to South America, where they live in tall grass savannahs.

The male pair at Port Lympne, called Snoop and Pabo are described by keepers as looking like “ginger wolves on stilts.”

Park bosses say they are showing themselves to be inquisitive and intelligent individuals who are interested in exploring their enclosure.

Simon Jeffery, animal director at Port Lympne said: “We are delighted to welcome this species to the park with their unique appearance and intriguing character.

“The team are excited to get to know the brothers and to introduce them to our guests.”

Despite their hunting prowess, the maned wolf is omnivorous and up to half of its diet is made up of fruits and vegetables.

The species is recognised as near threatened on the The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Locally, they are considered far more at risk, with the Brazilian Red List and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species List labelling them as endangered.

Their arrival comes as the park recently welcomed orangutan brothers Hadjah, 16, and Malou, 11, from Switzerland, last month.