Red wolves once roamed across the southeastern U.S.— but today, they’re among the rarest wild animals in North America. With fewer than 20 left in the wild, each one represents a powerful story of resilience and the urgent need for recovery efforts. The Center's Integrative Ecology and Coexistence Lab is working to identify additional release sites for Red Wolves based on social tolerance, habitat suitability, and other factors. #SaveRedWolves #WolfConservation | 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