NC lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution to support red wolves

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A pair of U.S. representatives from North Carolina are advocating for the federal government to continue to protect the small population of red wolves.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) joined together to propose a bipartisan resolution for continued red wolf repopulation and recovery effort support, including building wildlife corridors.

“North Carolina is home to the last remaining wild population of red wolves in the world, a species native to our state which plays a unique role in our state’s ecosystem,” Foushee said. “It is imperative that we ensure that red wolves do not go extinct. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution alongside a fellow member of the North Carolina delegation, Congressman Greg Murphy, to support the continued efforts to protect and revitalize the red wolf population.”

“I am proud to support Congresswoman Foushee’s resolution highlighting the importance of efforts made to preserve the red wolf population,” Murphy said. “With the only wild population of red wolves being located in eastern North Carolina, it’s vital that we recognize the preservation efforts.”

The only wild population of red wolves in the world resides in North Carolina, with an estimated 15 living at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in Manteo.

There are currently only 270 captive red wolves in the country.