Red wolf or rabbit? Although Jack is a critically endangered red wolf, he seems a bit more like a jackrabbit - look at those hops! Wolves have extremely powerful legs that enable them to not only pursue their prey over vast distances, but to jump quite high as well. Jack is relying on his leg muscles to employ his pouncing technique, designed to intimidate potential intruders. Learn more about Jack ➡ http://bit.ly/2VaMyip | Wolf Conservation Center

Essential and endangered. Every Red Wolf is worth saving. https://nywolf.org/ | Wolf Conservation Center

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