Save the Red Wolf
3,612 views · Published 13 March 2015 · 1:24 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Wolf Conservation Center · 2015 · Pets & Animals
Red wolves are among the world’s most endangered species; with just a few hundred animals in existence (and less than 100 in the wild), they are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as “Critically Endangered.” Only one place on the planet are wild red wolf populations viable and secure – North Carolina. But the state’s Wildlife Resources Commission has asked the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to terminate the entire red wolf recovery program in North Carolina which would inevitably result in the loss of the last wild population of red wolves and render the species “Extinct in the Wild.” If the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service removes the red wolf from North Carolina it will set an extremely dangerous precedent that will negatively impact all endangered species. There is a perceived notion that red wolves are a local or regional issue. Endangered species recovery, however, is a matter of pride and concern for all U.S. citizens. Wildlife and other natural resources are a public trust. The public trust is a legal concept that implies that we all share equal, undivided interests in America’s wildlife. Thus, decision-making and resulting wildlife policy should be developed based on sound science and carried out in a democratic manner responsive to the voice of ALL people. Continued support of the Recovery Program in eastern North Carolina is vital to the long-term prospects of the species. CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT RED WOLVES Here’s how you can help: 1) Find your representatives - http://bit.ly/1HOBSoF 2) Look for a contact link and enter your information, write your letter, and send – it’s that easy! 3) If you’re not sure what to say, check out this example letter from Point Defiance Zoo - http://bit.ly/1F62dPa Learn more about red wolves and the Wolf Conservation Center's efforts to recover them. Wolf Conservation Center Website - http://nywolf.org/ Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nywolforg Find us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/nywolforg
