“It’s likely due to habitat changes, as well as the fact that competitors, such as eastern red wolves ... says Owen. Coyote coloring can range from a mottled grey to reddish or all black.

They can look like coyotes, which some conservationists believe has led to the wolves being more prone to being shot and killed. Red wolves have also been victims of vehicle strikes and loss of ...

“Despite decades of conservation efforts, red wolves remain critically endangered, facing ongoing threats and confusion with coyotes in the wild.” As part of the zoo’s effort to protect the ...

A proposal to regulate the killing of coyotes in California has drawn fierce opposition from ranchers and farmers, who say ...