The Red Wolf

From Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia For updates:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Wolf Conservation Status:    Endangered Scientific Classification: Kingdom:   AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass:  MammaliaOrder:  CarnivoraFamily: CanidaeGenus:  CanisSpecies:   C. lupusSubspecies: C. l. lycaonTrinomial nameCanis lupus lycaon Schreber, 1775 Eastern Timber Wolf Range The Eastern Wolf (Canis [lupus] lycaon) also know as Eastern Canadian Wolf or Eastern Canadian Red Wolf is traditionally considered to be a […]

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FACT:  The red wolf is listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. Killing or harming a red wolf on purpose is a federal crime. However, landowners are allowed to kill a wolf if it is attacking livestock or pets.  FACT:  There are two species of wolves in North America. They are the

By Rachel E. Wells / Wolf Song of Alaska Volunteer A. Natural History Until recently, the red wolf has been considered a separate species (Canis rufus) from its cousin the gray wolf (Canis lupus). Current classification of the red wolf has been under debate. Three subspecies of the red wolf have been recognized: the Florida

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