Red Wolf
By: Jacqulea Anderson
Common and Scientific Name
Red Wolf
Canis rufus
Canis rufus
Region in NC
Once found in southeastern United States.
From Atlantic coast to central Texas, from the Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois.
Last found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat.
From Atlantic coast to central Texas, from the Gulf Coast to central Missouri and southern Illinois.
Last found in coastal prairie and marsh habitat.
Why its Endangered & What's being done to protect it
Intensive predator control programs and loss of habitat.
Once declared an endangered species, they were captured and were in a captive breeding program.
Now there are 3 national wildlife refuge for the red wolves.
Once declared an endangered species, they were captured and were in a captive breeding program.
Now there are 3 national wildlife refuge for the red wolves.