Red Wolf

Define Endangered SpeciesA species at risk of extinction because of

human activity. Changes in climate changes in predator prey rations.

What is the typical/ average size of your endangered species? About 26inches at shoulders. U.S. to 5.5 feet

(including the tail)

Life Span6-7 years in the wild up to 15 years in

captivity.

Describe The DietWolves are pack hunters, with the preferred

diet being large herbivores such as moose, deer, elk, caribou. They also hunt bison, rodents and others small animals such as coyotes.

Population207 captive red wolves reside at 38 captive

breeding facilities across United States.

Habitat/LocationA wolf lives in the forest.Tundra swamps and sometimes on the plains.

The wolfs habitat is the cold weather in Canada and forests.

Typical BehaviorRed wolves primarily nocturnal and

communicate by scent marking communicate by scent marking, vocalizations (including howling) facial expressions and body postures.

ThreatsHabitat Loss.

Enemies/PredatorsIt enemies are the humans.

How can you help with preservation?Save their habitat.

Extra InformationThe red wolf weighs about 50-80 pounds.