As one of the world’s most endangered mammals, the Red Wolf's story is one of survival, struggle, and hope. Here’s what you should know: 🟥 Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, most living in eastern North Carolina. 🟥 Once common across the Southeast, they were declared extinct in the wild by 1980. 🟥 A groundbreaking reintroduction program began in 1987 — the first of its kind in the U.S. 🟥 Released wolves wear bright orange collars to help prevent mistaken identity with coyotes. 🟥 R

126K views · 50K reactions | Too rare to remain silent. With only 9 red wolves known to remain in the wild, how are you using your voice to save them? #SaveRedWolves | Wolf Conservation Center | Facebook

60K views · 4K reactions | Do Nothing For Two Minutes Take a minute, turn up the volume as we take you among red wolves, a critically endangered species, near Pamlico Sound in eastern North Carolina. Videographer: Carl Mrozek. https://cbsn.ws/3R3oDKW | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

We take you among red wolves, a critically endangered species, near Pamlico Sound in eastern North Carolina. Videographer: Carl Mrozek. | CBS Sunday Morning