It’s #RedWolfAwarenessWeek! Which means every day this week, we will be sharing information about Red Wolves from experts in the field, either on our feed or in our stories, all week-long! Starting with our favorite Red Wolf educator/photographer/advocate, @wildlifewithaspen ➡️ It’s #RedWolfAwarenessWeek which marks the week when 38 years ago, red wolves returned to the wild. Four pairs of wolves were released in Eastern North Carolina in 1987, which pre dated the more famous Yellowstone gray wo

Red wolves are a critically endangered species. Historically, their range covered the southeastern region of the United States. Currently, only a small population of 15 to 17 wild individuals exists in eastern North Carolina, while over 250 red wolves are in captivity under the Red Wolf Saving Animals From Extinction program. Red wolves are considered one of the most endangered wolf species in the world. Their ecology is quite similar to that of gray wolves, but red wolves are genetically distin

Red wolves are among the most endangered carnivores in the world. Once spread across the U.S. Southeast, these animals were persecuted with such intensity that in 1980 — after the capture of the last remaining red wolves for a captive-breeding program — the species was declared extinct in the wild Thankfully, the breeding program was a success and on this day 38 years ago red wolves were successfully released back into the wild. Yet today, fewer than 20 individuals remain and vehicle strikes are

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

With less than 45 red wolves remaining in the wild, he might be the last one you see. Red wolves don't have a voice when it comes to endangered species policy. But you do. Please sign and share >> http://bit.ly/2eY2r74 #SaveRedWolves | Wolf Conservation Center

A family outing! As the pups grow, Red Wolf dad Adeyha shares more care responsibilities with mom Oak. Support the Museum and our efforts toward Red Wolf conservation by donating today at the link in our bio. 🐺🧡 🎥: Ranger Finn | Museum of Life and Science