The Red Wolf Recovery Program

The Red Wolf Recovery Program is a conservation effort aimed at protecting and restoring the critically endangered red wolf species. Native to the southeastern United States, red wolves face threats from habitat loss and hybridization with coyote populations. The program involves captive breeding, monitoring, and reintroduction into protected areas like North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. It also includes public education and research to support coexistence. The goal is to increase wild populations, preserve genetic diversity, and ensure the long-term survival of the species in their natural habitat.