The American red wolf, once widespread in the Southeast, faced near-total extermination due to human conflict, leading to urgent conservation efforts to save the species.
In the 70s, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services rounded up coyotes, dogs, and red wolves to create a gene pool for the critically endangered red wolf.
The small captive breeding population of red wolves today stems from just 14 individuals, highlighting the critical need for genetic diversity in conservation efforts.
Despite efforts, only a handful of red wolves remain in the wild today, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of protecting this endangered canid species.
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