As one of the world’s most endangered mammals, the Red Wolf's story is one of survival, struggle, and hope. Here’s what you should know: 🟥 Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, most living in eastern North Carolina. 🟥 Once common across the Southeast, they were declared extinct in the wild by 1980. 🟥 A groundbreaking reintroduction program began in 1987 — the first of its kind in the U.S. 🟥 Released wolves wear bright orange collars to help prevent mistaken identity with coyotes. 🟥 R

Essential and endangered. Every Red Wolf is worth saving. https://nywolf.org/ | Wolf Conservation Center

The red wolf (Canis rufus) is a critically endangered wolf native to the southeastern United States. He is probably the rarest wolf in the world with a population estimate of 20 – 22 wild wolves and a captive Red Wolf population of 263. The red wolf's classification as being a separate species from the gray wolf has been contentious for nearly a century, being classified either as a subspecies of the gray wolf, or a coywolf (a genetic admixture of wolf and coyote).He was finally declared his own

Surprise! We have an extra four paws in the red wolf habitat! Meet Sunny, a 10-year-old male red wolf. If you’re lucky enough to see him and Chicora moving around, Sunny’s darker coat and white paws will help you tell the two wolves apart. In this video, Chicora walks up to investigate first, while Sunny follows close behind. Volume up for wolf sniffles! 🎥: keeper Carli | Fort Worth Zoo