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Red Wolves Born in Captivity at CNCRed wolves, the most endangered mammal in the United State have something to howl about! Five pups were born recently at the Chattanooga Nature Center (CNC.) There are only around 300 red wolves in the world! “We are excited that the Nature Center has been successful in our endeavor to help bring a species back from the brink of extinction,” Dr. Jean Lomino, CNC Executive Director, said. “It is really significant for our region because the southeastern U.S. was once home for these animals—they are a part of our natural heritage.” The pups are the offspring of a four-year old male and three-year old female who came to CNC at the end of 2006. Video Cameras are Currently Offline...The video cameras are being moved to new locations. Please check back soon to view our live streaming videos. The Future of the PupsUltimately, it is the decision of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as to where the pups will live in the future. “There is a chance that they may be released into the wild as part of the free-roaming population at Alligator River Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina,” Jenny Nicely, CNC Wildlife Curator, said. “They may be allowed to stay at CNC indefinitely, or they could be transferred to another facility once they are old enough to participate in the captive breeding program.” The birth event marks the culmination of an eleven-year partnership with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Red Wolf Species Survival Plan. |