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Red Wolf
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Footage of the Red Wolf courtesy of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Height: About 26 inches at shoulders.
Length: 4.5-5.5 feet long (including the tail).
Weight: 50-80 lbs.
Lifespan: 6-7 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity.
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Endangered Species Act:
Endangered
IUCN Red List:
Critically Endangered
CITES:
Appendix I
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