Red wolves are among the most endangered carnivores in the world. Once spread across the U.S. Southeast, these animals were persecuted with such intensity that in 1980 — after the capture of the last remaining red wolves for a captive-breeding program — the species was declared extinct in the wild On this day 37 years ago, four pairs of red wolves were successfully released back into the wild. But today, fewer than 25 individuals remain largely due to inadequate investment in their recovery. We're working to secure a safer future for red wolves by raising funds to build a wildlife crossing in the heart of red wolf habitat in North Carolina. Please help us save the last wild red wolves with a donation today. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and donate. #endangeredspecies #redwolves #wolves #saveredwolves #northcarolina #wildlifecrossing