Wildlife

[ysabetwordsmith]

What is the American red wolf?

The American red wolf is the world’s most endangered. This species is found only in the United States, and fewer than 20 remain in the wild. It is one of the most endangered mammals on Earth.

Now, an unprecedented partnership between universities, government agencies, and biotechnology companies is using the latest genetic tools to save this iconic predator from extinction. The effort represents a new model for how technology may reshape wildlife conservation in the decades ahead.

Comments

[excubitus]

Southeastern USA are so densely populated and industrialized, there is almost no habitat rich with smaller prey left for such beautiful predators. And they are becoming prey animals themselves, to pythons and alligators, especially their pups. Maybe Colossal should try reintroducing them somewhere else, like Yellowstone or even Alaska.

[pattrose]

I agree with the first comment. They can't survive when they are hunted and no food for them. Alaska would be a great place.

[rimrunner]

Alaska already has a robust population of gray wolves, though, and it's a very different ecosystem.

I volunteer for a wolf sanctuary that participates in SAFE's (Saving Animals from Extinction) red wolf program. I'll be curious to find out what the staff there think of this research.