Red Wolf

Red Wolf
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Fact Sheet: Red Wolf
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Ghost-like reflection of alligator.
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
The Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge is unlike other Refuges in that it was not established for the protection of a specific species, but in order to protect the high water quality of the historic Suwannee River. The flow of the Suwannee feeds the estuarine waters of the Gulf of America,...
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Chiefland,FL
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Public Domain
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Side view of a red wolf, showing head and shoulders

As their name suggests, red wolves are known for the characteristic reddish color of their fur most apparent behind the ears and along the neck and legs, but are mostly brown and buff colored with some black along their backs. Intermediate in size to gray wolves and coyotes, the average adult...

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Animalia
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Wildlife refuges