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

Too rare to remain silent. With only 10 red wolves known to remain in the wild, these pups are the future of their species. #SaveRedWolves | Wolf Conservation Center

With only 12 red wolves known to remain in the wild, this could be the last one you see. #saveredwolves https://nywolf.org/learn/red-wolf/ | Wolf Conservation Center

Did you know that red wolves are critically endangered? Althought they once roamed across the eastern United States, red wolves are now found in two main areas in North Carolina - the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. With just 10 known to remain in the wild, red wolves like Lava are the future of their imperiled species. | Wolf Conservation Center