Red Wolf

Scientist describe the first red wolf

Apr 19, 1791

Red Wolf first described by scientist

First recognition a red wolf is a distinct species

Apr 20, 1905

Scientific community is informed that the red wolf is endangered

Apr 21, 1962

Red Wolf is now on the endangered list

Apr 20, 1967

First red wolf placed in captivity

Apr 22, 1969

First Red Wolf recovery completed and implemented

Apr 21, 1973

First red wolf pups born in captivity

Apr 21, 1977

Last red wolf removed from the wild and declared extinct in the wild

Apr 21, 1980

First litter of pups born in the wild

Apr 22, 1988

Entire red wolf population of NC is wild except for 2 pups

Apr 21, 2002