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Another possible set back for red wolf conservation

  As if the endangered red wolf didn’t have the deck stacked enough against it, a new law is being proposed that could make life for the 100+ red wolves that roam free in NC much harder. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has proposed making night hunting of coyotes and feral pigs legal throughout North Carolina, including the five county area where red wolves roam free. This rule would allow unlimited hunting 24 hours a day with the use of artificialRead more
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Trash anyone?

Anyone who has been in the animal keeping profession knows that part of the job includes the unfortunate task of pulling trash out of the animal exhibits. On some level it is expected that a random object will occasionally be found in an animal’s enclosure, due to a visitor accidentally dropping something and not being able to recover it (please don’t try to retrieve the item yourself!). However, we have noticed the amount of trash in the exhibits increase significantlyRead more

QuikPost: Red Wolf Quarterly Report

I received this report yesterday- the Red Wolf Recovery Program Quarterly Report (News from October-December 2011). If you want to know more about the red wolf program take a look. Leave a note in the comment section if you have questions. RedWolf_1stQtrReport_FY12Read more
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Vote for Red Wolves.

There are 27 hours left to vote in the Chase Community Giving Program through Facebook. If the Red Wolf Coalition finishes in the top 100 vote-getter’s $25,000 will be earned. Please vote!  Voting ends at noon on Tuesday November 22. Please help support this wonderful but critically endangered animal. Click here to vote. Several photos to help encourage you to vote…                        Read more