Diet of the Red Wolf

• Rodents



• Deer



• Other small mammals

Wolf Reproduction

• Wolves breed once a year with a sixty-three day gestation period.



• A litter usually consists of four or five pups.



• Pups are taken care of in a den by the eldest of the pack.

Appearance

Red wolves have a cinnamon color mixed with gray or black.

Red Wolf Basics

Common Name: Red Wolf
Scientific name: Canis rufus
Location: Southern United States
Habitat: Swamps, forests, argicultural areas
Length: 4.5 to 5.5 feet including the tail
Height: 15 to 16 inches
Weight: Males- 60 to 80 pounds
Females- 40 to 60 pounds
Pups- less than one pound at birth