Red Wolf
Canis Rufus
Stats
Length:
4-5 feet, including tail
height:
26 inches at shoulder
Weight:
45-80 pounds
Lifespan:
6-7 years in the wild and up to 15 years in captivity
Sexual Maturity:
2-3 years
Breeding Season:
February
Gestation Period:
60-63 days
Eats
Deer, Rabbits, Rodents
Lives
Approved Zoos & Conservation Centers
Behavior
Howls, Yips, Hunts
Description
Declared extinct in the wild in the 1980s
Human-based mortality (gunshots/vehicle collisions) cause for status
False reputation of being aggressive and sly
Actually skittish and shy, not a threat to humans
Fewer than 20 in the wild and about 250 under human care
Did you Know?
Mill Mountain Zoo is home to many animals who wouldn't survive being released into the wild or are at risk of extinction.
How can I Help?
Educate yourself and those you know on the differences between coyotes and red wolves
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