Patriot the Red Wolf
It is with great sadness that we announce Patriot, Canis rufus, passed away at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center on March 1, 2022, at the age of 13 years, 10 months, after a brief challenge with cancer.
Red Wolves with Ties to Reflection Riding Released into the Wild
Recently, nine adult red wolves from human care were placed in acclimation pens in North Carolina, in preparation for release into the wild.
Red Wolf Survival Plan Updates
The US Fish and Wildlife Service Red Wolf team and Red Wolf management team meet quarterly to exchange information. Our most recent meeting brought some sad and exciting updates.
Red Wolf Breeding
Reflection Riding is a breeding and exhibit facility for red wolves and has been since its membership in the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan (RWSSP) began in 1996. We’ve had litters in 2007, 2011, 2016, 2020 and 2021.
Our Red Wolves Get a Winter Checkup
Every winter, we catch all our Red Wolves, vaccinate them, thoroughly check them over, and draw blood. Sounds simple, but this rodeo takes careful coordination and an experienced team.