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The red wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and gray wolf (Canis lupus).
Smaller and ruddier in color than their gray wolf cousins, the Red Wolf is one of the most endangered canids in the world. Though Red Wolves once ranged across the southeastern United States, years of hunting and habitat loss drove the species to the brink of extinction in the 1970s.
Learn about the red wolf, the world’s most endangered member of the dog family, native to the United States. Find out how they are related to grey wolves and coyotes, where they live, what they eat, and why they are critically endangered.
Learn about the red wolf, the world's most endangered wolf, and its conservation efforts by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Find out its characteristics, habitat, range, timeline, and more.
Learn about the Red Wolf, the rarest and most endangered of all the wolf species, and its characteristics, diet, behaviour and threats. Find out how the Red Wolf was saved from extinction by captive breeding and reintroduction programs.
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Learn about the endangered red wolf population in eastern North Carolina, the recovery efforts, and the latest updates. Find out how to report red wolf sightings, get involved, and support the program.
Dec 3, 2021 · Learn about the latest steps to rescue the critically endangered red wolf, the only large predator native to the U.S., from poaching, habitat loss, and vehicle collisions. Find out how captive breeding, pup fostering, and road safety can help this species recover and thrive in the wild.
