Beardsley Park in Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Red Wolf
Canis rufus
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023
1. Red Wolf Marker
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, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Beardsley Park. Marker 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 America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mexican Wolf (here, next to this marker); Chacoan Peccaries
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023
2. Red Wolf Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
