South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Saving Red Wolves
Conservation Corner
• Red wolves are a genetically distinct species, unique to North America. They are an important carnivore in the food chain.
• Before 1900 red wolves covered much of the U.S. east of the Mississippi. By 1980 they were extinct in the wild.
• Now there are only a few hundred left in the wild. All of them are from captive breeding and reintroduction programs.
• Roger Williams Park Zoo is playing an active role with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP).
• In 2005, three red wolf pups were born at the zoo. We are continuing to breed red wolves, playing a huge role in helping save this dynamic yet delicate species.
For more information check out www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
Conservation Matters.
Erected by Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 41° 47.231′ N, 71° 25.12′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Loosestrife Project (here, next to this marker); What is an SSP? (here, next to this marker); Karner Blue Butterfly Project (here, next to this marker); American Burying Beetle Project (here, next to this marker); Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
Because this sign interprets history about how human interaction has affected the population of the red wolf for better and worse, it serves as a historical marker.
— Submitted May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
