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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Photo-Journal: October Moon Wolf Howl!
Here’s a photo-journal from our recent October Moon Wolf Howl events during National Wolf Awareness Week. And finally, the reward for making it to the end of the post! A video of wolf howls… well, not quite. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EHMCDrVj2U[/youtube]Read more
October Moon Wolf Howl
For the first time we are doing an evening wolf event. A few tickets still remain for the October 19 & 20 October Moon Wolf Howl event. Sign up quickly… before the last remaining spots are filled up.Read more
A rare sighting
We have two of the most endangered animals in North America right here at the Museum. Out in Explore the Wild the very lovely yet overwhelming spring growth has made it super hard to spot them in their exhibit. I’m talking about our Red Wolves. They both spend most of their time high up on the cliff making it hard to see their beautiful facial markings and strong lean muscles. In the mornings before we open, us Keepers get a chance to viewRead more
If we’re gonna have pups, it’s gonna be soon
It’s whelping season for red wolves. Now is the time that pups would be born. We’re not sure if our female wolf is pregnant. Some are positive she isn’t, others are positive she is, all of us hope she has puppies. If pups are to be born, any day now through April 20 would be the most likely.Take a look at the following photos that Ranger Greg took of the female wolf. See if you can notice any “belly” changes. Weigh inRead more