The red wolf is a critically endangered species native to the southeastern United States. It is smaller than the gray wolf, with adults typically weighing between 45 to 80 pounds. Red wolves have a distinctive reddish-brown coat, long legs, and a narrow snout, which helps them adapt to their environment. These wolves primarily inhabit coastal marshes, forests, and swamps. They are social animals that live in packs, usually consisting of a breeding pair and their offspring. Conservation efforts, including breeding programs and habitat restoration, aim to increase the population of the red wolf, which has faced significant threats from habitat loss and hybridization with domestic dogs.