Red Wolf Revival

The only wolf native exclusively to North America, the red wolf once thrived along the southeastern seaboard of the United States, stretching all the way to eastern Texas. The ongoing human settlement of the U.S. came close to eliminating the species, at least until recent years when conservation efforts began in Eastern North Carolina with just a handful of what are considered true examples of the species. Currently on the brink of extinction, only 50-75 red wolves exist in the wild. Filmmaker Roshan Patel's documentary captures the tension generated by trying to save an entire species—including the issues between conservationists and ranchers, as the latter are often at odds with all wild predators (although some do support the effort to save the red wolf). Red wolves are slight creatures, smaller in weight and size then their gray wolf cousins, more like the modern day dogs believed to have evolved from wolves after they chose humans for companions. Now, humans are trying to return the favor to these canine ancestors. A powerful film about the struggle to save a species, this is highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (C. Block)