The Red Wolf is one of the world's most critically endangered canids, now found only in a small reintroduced wild population in eastern North Carolina. It is smaller than the gray wolf but larger than a coyote, with a reddish-tawny coat and long legs. Hybridization with coyotes poses one of the greatest threats to the genetic integrity of the remaining wild population.
Best time to see a Red Wolf
The best time to see a Red Wolf is October–March, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 127 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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