Red Wolves (1994)
Details These two endangered red wolves came to the Zoo in October, 1990. They produced 3 female and 1 male pups on April 20, 1993. These animals are involved in a reintroduction project in the southeastern U.S.
Species Canis rufus gregoryi
Range Louisianna, USA
Habitat Mountain forests, swampy forests, marshes.
Social Structure Found in pairs or family groups of three or four individuals; highly social.
Behavior
Voice
Diet Small prey such as raccoons, nutria, rabbits, muskrats, rats crayfish and occassionaly deer.
Lifespan
Status Endangered