Red Wolves (1994) | |
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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. |
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Diet | Small prey such as raccoons, nutria, rabbits, muskrats, rats crayfish and occassionaly deer. |
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Status | Endangered |