North Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Red Wolf
Canis rufus
Description: Short reddish brown to tawny gray fur, long legs and large ears.
Size: 18"-26" at the shoulder
Weight: 40-90 lbs
Lifespan: 6-7 years in the wild, up to 15 years in captivity
Range:
Historically, red wolves ranged throughout the southeastern U.S. from Pennsylvania to Florida and as far west as Texas. Today, wild populations are isolated to a few areas in northeastern North Carolina, including Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
Diet:
Rabbits, muskrats, nutria, and other small animals. Hunt alone or with their mate.
Status: Critically Endangered
Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 41° 12.662′ N, 73° 10.935′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in North Bridgeport. It can be reached from Noble Avenue near Crown Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport CT 06610, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mexican Wolf (here, next to this marker); Chacoan Peccaries (here, next to this marker); Persecution of the Wolf (here, next to this marker); Myths and Legends (here, next to this marker); Narragansett Turkey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roaming Birds (about 300 feet away); Andean Condor (about 400 feet away); Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's Big Cow (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
