Red Wolf Physicals – A New Challenge

Red Wolf Physicals – A New Challenge

In April of 2022, Carolina Tiger Rescue became the 50th facility to join the Red Wolf SAFE Program, a program run by U.S. Fish & Wildlife dedicated to saving the endangered red wolf from extinction. We welcomed Caroline and Mist, two young females, who will live with us until they reach the appropriate age for breeding. Our role within the program is to help free up space at other facilities for the continuation of the SAFE Program.

Red Wolf

Red Wolf

Red Wolves are considered “the American wolf.” Once native to the eastern part of the United States, aggressive predator mitigation strategies and habitat loss virtually wiped them out in the mid 1900s. After a tumultuous few decades, the SAFE American Red Wolf...
Red Wolves: A Story of Resilience and Conservation

Red Wolves: A Story of Resilience and Conservation

In the heart of the southeastern United States, amidst the dense forests and marshy lowlands, a remarkable species struggles for survival. The red wolf, scientifically known as Canis lupus rufus, is a fascinating and endangered creature with a long history intertwined with the American landscape.

Red Wolf

Kids – Red Wolves

Red Wolves BEHAVIOR Red Wolves (scientific name: Canis rufus) are social animals that live in close-knit packs. Typical packs consist of five to eight animals, including a breeding adult pair and their offspring of different years. Older offspring will often assist...