Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Red Wolf Recovery Program
Hope (2225F) gave birth to eight red wolf pups!
On April 18, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed the birth of a wild litter of eight red wolf pups in the Milltail area of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, N.C.
The Service heroically worked behind the scenes to make this happen. Pam’s previous partner was killed by a vehicle strike last fall and was the only remaining breeding male in Pam’s pack. The Service responded quickly and carefully by introducing a new potential breeding male, Finch (2191M). The introduction required several weeks of clever and creative techniques by FWS. Finch and Pam bonded just in time for breeding season, resulting in this wild litter of eight red wolf pups.
There are now 25 red wolves in the wild. Pam has given birth to 16 of the wild red wolves. See photos and video of the red wolf pups here.
