If the red wolf wasn't its own separate species, why is it always classified as one? And if it's 80% coyote, then why do they have more wolf-like behavioral traits? And why would we try to breed red wolf pairs, rather than pairing more common coyotes with gray wolves? I don't doubt that Canis rufus has similar ancestry than Canis lupus and Canis latrans, but I do believe that they have evolved and developed into their own Canis subspecies.
New genomic evidence from UCLA (as opposed to the earlier mitochondrial DNA studies) show that the red wolf is actually a coyote. Around 80 percent of its genes come from coyotes, while the rest come from Canis lupus, the Holarctic. This genomic study found that there is no unique Eastern wolf species. In North America, there is the Canis lupus Holarctic wolf and the coyote, and the coyote and wolf have hybridized quite a bit.
@efrenpineda The red wolf is classified canis rufus & is its own species of canid, as different from a gray wolf & coyote as the gray wolf & coyote are different from each other (but more closely related to the gray wolf). red wolves (canis rufus), gray wolves (canis lupus), & coyotes (canis latrans) can all interbreed with each other, but are different species of canid. The red wolf is actually an older species than the North American gray wolf & the coyote (according to some studies).
@Keryha That theory was actually falsified in a large genomic study at UCLA. The paper was released May 12. There is only one species of wolf in North America. No unique Eastern wolf species exists. There are just Canis lupus wolves and coyotes in North America-- and they have hybridized. This study from UCLA, which is doing the Wolf and Jackal Genome Project, found that the red wolf is actually almost entirely coyote.
@efrenpineda the eastern coyote is a hybrid between a coyote and a wolf (usually red wolf). that is why repopulation efforts have not been successful. in order to restore the red wolf in it's native range the coyotes must first be killed out in those areas (which could never happen, it was attempted before)
These are Awesome!! saw a pack with pups at Virginian Living Museum in Hampton
We also went on tour at night to hear them howl ( a pack) They also some are in wild at Alligator River Wildlife Refuge. They are very hard to see though. Mom and I were out looking for bears and one darted in road right ahead of us. It was AWESOME!!!
I would have to say the information given is totally false. I live in North West Louisiana and I'm a hunter. I've heard and seen many wolves in my area. On top of that, I've seen pictures of wild wolves all over the East Texas area.
The video is about red wolves not wolves in general. I dont know how they can say there only 100 wolves in the wild but If they say they are indeed endangered they probably are.
I'm glad to see the red wolf being peserved,just another mark against mankind for making them so scarce. The only time a wolf of any kind or coyote should be shot is if they won't leave your livestock and house alone cause they're after a free or easy meal. There's ways to deal with that too without killing them.
they have the hugest tongues... lol <3
SianiiTheWolf 1 month ago
If the red wolf wasn't its own separate species, why is it always classified as one? And if it's 80% coyote, then why do they have more wolf-like behavioral traits? And why would we try to breed red wolf pairs, rather than pairing more common coyotes with gray wolves? I don't doubt that Canis rufus has similar ancestry than Canis lupus and Canis latrans, but I do believe that they have evolved and developed into their own Canis subspecies.
redwulf777 5 months ago
New genomic evidence from UCLA (as opposed to the earlier mitochondrial DNA studies) show that the red wolf is actually a coyote. Around 80 percent of its genes come from coyotes, while the rest come from Canis lupus, the Holarctic. This genomic study found that there is no unique Eastern wolf species. In North America, there is the Canis lupus Holarctic wolf and the coyote, and the coyote and wolf have hybridized quite a bit.
Retrieverman1 9 months ago
@Retrieverman1 coyote-wolf breeds are completely diffferent
TheScifithinker 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Thumbs up if you love red wolves!
TrainerVisions 10 months ago
i got to see one
fascinatinglilgirl 10 months ago
These are beautiful animals!
goldeneyesofafrica 1 year ago
Red Wolves are hybrids of a coyote and a wolve
efrenpineda 1 year ago
@efrenpineda The red wolf is classified canis rufus & is its own species of canid, as different from a gray wolf & coyote as the gray wolf & coyote are different from each other (but more closely related to the gray wolf). red wolves (canis rufus), gray wolves (canis lupus), & coyotes (canis latrans) can all interbreed with each other, but are different species of canid. The red wolf is actually an older species than the North American gray wolf & the coyote (according to some studies).
Keryha 1 year ago
@Keryha That theory was actually falsified in a large genomic study at UCLA. The paper was released May 12. There is only one species of wolf in North America. No unique Eastern wolf species exists. There are just Canis lupus wolves and coyotes in North America-- and they have hybridized. This study from UCLA, which is doing the Wolf and Jackal Genome Project, found that the red wolf is actually almost entirely coyote.
Retrieverman1 9 months ago
@Retrieverman1 Do coyotes have same ancestry with dire wolves?
dizzhonest 6 months ago
@efrenpineda the eastern coyote is a hybrid between a coyote and a wolf (usually red wolf). that is why repopulation efforts have not been successful. in order to restore the red wolf in it's native range the coyotes must first be killed out in those areas (which could never happen, it was attempted before)
beavthetrapper 6 months ago
think of them like hogs shoot on sight
cjone33 1 year ago
if they kill it im going to kill THEM
Malik6069 1 year ago
so cute!
annz101 1 year ago
OMG ITS A RED WOLF -.-
ZZdawg101 1 year ago
OMG its the rare red wolf
Zaper692 1 year ago
these wonderful animals deserve to have more land :)
PinpuleCp 1 year ago 10
They are beautiful but I would not want to run into them while hiking in the Superstitions in AZ.
ELSOL102 1 year ago
these wolves are pretty
fyfofoyfyo 1 year ago
my native name is red wolf
mariotttttttt 2 years ago
@mariotttttttt kool
PinpuleCp 1 year ago
We most save them they are critically Endangered and people suggest they are extinct in the wild :(
themixtures 2 years ago
@themixtures they are not extinct in the wild
brainiac554 1 year ago
These are Awesome!! saw a pack with pups at Virginian Living Museum in Hampton
We also went on tour at night to hear them howl ( a pack) They also some are in wild at Alligator River Wildlife Refuge. They are very hard to see though. Mom and I were out looking for bears and one darted in road right ahead of us. It was AWESOME!!!
tsisaprincess 2 years ago
lol, cai-oat.
(not making fun, sorry if it sounds like that)
KHfanguy 2 years ago
its how we missourians say it lol
TrentTeegarden 2 years ago
You have not seen red wolves in Louisiana.Those are coyotes,they look very similar, there is no wild population in LA.
Enorugger1 2 years ago
I would love to see these beautiful canines population be restored.
Ozark187 2 years ago 13
@Ozark187 Back in my town we have a wolf reservation and we have red wolves in this reservation and 6 months ago 2 red wolf cubs were born.
werd33386 1 year ago
This is out to you Red Wolf. Red, I love you! You are the most wonderful crusty critter out there! Love ya!
maggstersnme 3 years ago
Why, thank you, thank you very much. :-)
RedWolfSV 2 years ago 3
No its not false... there are less than 100 living in the wild.
foxyelyon 3 years ago
I would have to say the information given is totally false. I live in North West Louisiana and I'm a hunter. I've heard and seen many wolves in my area. On top of that, I've seen pictures of wild wolves all over the East Texas area.
JLbaseball5 3 years ago
The video is about red wolves not wolves in general. I dont know how they can say there only 100 wolves in the wild but If they say they are indeed endangered they probably are.
ibebruce 3 years ago
Great Spirit may the red wolf remain here with us.
Armonia777 3 years ago
I'm glad to see the red wolf being peserved,just another mark against mankind for making them so scarce. The only time a wolf of any kind or coyote should be shot is if they won't leave your livestock and house alone cause they're after a free or easy meal. There's ways to deal with that too without killing them.
hughesth 4 years ago