Few individual animals have ever been more important to their species than 2323M — a red wolf, dubbed Airplane Ears by advocates for his prominent extremities, who spent his brief but fruitful life on ...

Like other wolves, these animals were hunted and persecuted ... which concludes that red wolves are a legitimate wolf species (Canis rufus) separate from grey wolves and coyotes.

Working with the American Red Wolf Saving Animals From Extinction Program (SAFE), among other programs, the reserve cared for three of the 33 red wolf breeding pairs in the 2023-2024 season ...

“Without more reintroductions the red wolf could soon be extinct in the wild. These incredibly imperiled animals can’t afford any more delays.” Relying on scientific studies of remaining habitat, the ...

including crossings along Highway 64 in red wolf territory. “To stop cars from killing these desperately endangered animals, we need to create wildlife crossings in their last refuges,” said Harlan.

RED BLUFF— The wolf population’s resurgence in the North State has prompted local community concerns, with at least 19 wolf-related cattle deaths reported statewide from October to December.

Map by Jose Barrios, USFWS. From 2002 to 2014, the wild red wolf population consistently numbered over 100 animals. But starting in 2012, the population began to decline due to actions taken by the ...