Red wolves are among the most endangered carnivores in the world. Once spread across the U.S. Southeast, these animals were persecuted with such intensity that in 1980 — after the capture of the last remaining red wolves for a captive-breeding program — the species was declared extinct in the wild Thankfully, the breeding program was a success and on this day 38 years ago red wolves were successfully released back into the wild. Yet today, fewer than 20 individuals remain and vehicle strikes are

Essential and endangered. Every Red Wolf is worth saving. https://nywolf.org/ | Wolf Conservation Center

A family outing! As the pups grow, Red Wolf dad Adeyha shares more care responsibilities with mom Oak. Support the Museum and our efforts toward Red Wolf conservation by donating today at the link in our bio. 🐺🧡 🎥: Ranger Finn | Museum of Life and Science