This is the American Red Wolf! 🐺 Native only to the United States, it's current wild population is estimated to be 16 individuals. Making it the most endangered wolf in the world. Historically, it had a wide range from southeastern United States, westward to the Edwards Plateau in Texas, north to southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois and east into southern Pennsylvania and southeastern New York. As their name suggests, red wolves are known for the characteristic reddish color of their fur

10 red wolf pups were born at the Wolf Conservation Center last week, but fewer than 30 remain in the wild. Hunting, trapping, and poisoning caused the initial extinction of red wolves in the wild. Today the world’s most endangered wolf is facing extinction for a second time. Urge U.S. Fish and Wildlife to recommit to preserving the last wild red wolves. Please take action today: http://bit.ly/2jNolNf | Wolf Conservation Center

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