Red Wolf Recovery Implementation Strategy (RIS)
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The Recovery Implementation Strategy (RIS) for the Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is now available. This RIS complements the Revised Recovery Plan for the Red Wolf, stepping down the recovery actions in the recovery plan to more specific on-the-ground activities that are needed to implement the recovery actions.

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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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