How to Save Red Wolves From Going Extinct

Volunteer for the Red Wolf Coalition. Organizations promoting the preservation of wildlife are often in need of individuals with extra time or useful skills. The Red Wolf Coalition is perpetually seeking volunteers, especially individuals with grant writing experience. Even if you do not have professional skills, your time, energy and enthusiasm will be greatly appreciated and you will be assigned tasks that are beneficial to the organization and red wolves. To get involved, you can contact the Red Wolf Coalition at 252-796-5600 or by email at [email protected].

Become involved with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This governmental organization is working to restore red wolves to their natural habitats through a process called fostering, in which they place pups raised in captivity with wild mothers. Learn about actions you can take in your area to support local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service efforts in restoring red wolves by visiting the website at www.fws.gov.

Assist the Wildlife Action Center. Follow guides provided by the Wildlife Action Center to reduce your personal impact on wildlife such as red wolves. Small changes to your home, garden and backyard can reduce human impact on wild animals. Guidelines for helping preserve red wolves from home vary depending on your location, so visit the Wildlife Action Center's website at www.defenders.org to access tips relevant to your community.

Become a community leader. Institutions such as the Defenders of Wildlife who work toward environmental preservation encourage concerned individuals to lead their communities in awareness and action concerning wildlife issues. Actions you can take in your community include meeting with or writing to your elected officials, such as mayors, senators and governors. You can also write letters to the editors of local nature and outdoor magazines and publications.

Host events such as raffles or bake sales to raise funds for red wolf preservation. To gain community support and raise awareness for any of these endeavors, post fliers in your community, hand out information pamphlets and leave signs in supportive local businesses alerting the public about the potential extinction of red wolves. Tell people how concerned individuals can get involved in protecting them.