By 1980 the Red Wolf was believed to be extinct in the wild. The current wild population of Red Wolves descended from reintroduced animals. SIZE Head and body length 95 to 120cm. Tail length 25 to 35cm. A pack-living animal with a complex social organisation.
Packs are primarily family groups.
Formerly found throughout the south-eastern United States from southern Florida to central Texas. This programme provided animals for reintroduction into the 477sq. Despite its near extinction public views of the Red Wolf are still poor. Further reintroduction in parks in the south-eastern United States should be coordinated with an intensive education programme. Wolf Specialist Group.