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Here’s what they mean for the animals and the people sharing the road in North Carolina.
The Last Remaining Red Wolves
There are very few red wolves left in the wild, and a significant number of them live along one of the most dangerous stretches of road in their range. US 64 cuts through Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, core of the only red wolf population remaining in the wild. Vehicle strikes are their leading cause of death, and when a population is this small, every loss is a setback.
Research Findings on Red Wolves
Red wolves shown to have ecological value, even as species fell toward extinction.
Research by Wildlands Network and partners sheds light on the decline of red wolves and its connection to the rise in wolf prey and competitor species.
How the World’s Last Wild Red Wolves Are Avoiding Extinction
Washington Post Article on Red Wolf Recovery – August 15, 2024
“The endangered wolves face multiple threats, from cars to climate change. A renewed push to save them in eastern North Carolina has brought cautious optimism.”
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