Red Wolves Make Wild Comeback in NC | Winston–Salem News

Four wild red wolf pups born this year in North Carolina signal a major comeback for a species on the brink—only 22 remain in the wild, mostly in the Alligator River and Pocosin Lakes refuges. If all survive, they could nearly double the population. Once declared extinct in the wild by 1980, red wolves are now rebounding thanks to recovery efforts—though cars remain their biggest threat, with eight killed by vehicles since 2020. North Carolina is responding with a $10 million investment every two years to build wildlife crossings on roads like U.S. Route 64, carving a safer path for these rare survivors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17793aff13fc18c8