Carolina Red Wolf
An endangered Species
Different Names
Common Name- Red Wolf
Scientific Name-Canis rufus
Where do they Live?
As of the last 20 years, they are known to inhabit Hyde, Dare, and Washington Counties in NC, so in coastal biomes that have plenty of wooded areas
Where did they go? And Why?
The Red Wolf is endangered due to predator hunting and loss of habitat. In the 1980's it was declared extinct in the wild, and now efforts are being made to restore the population with breeding and federal and private intrests