Red Wolf Conservation Challenges

The video discusses the red wolves in eastern North Carolina, the only wild population of this species. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has requested the US Fish and Wildlife Service to declare the red wolf extinct in the wild. The video highlights challenges in maintaining a stable wolf population on federal lands and the current low numbers of red wolves. It also addresses the lack of natural predators and the impact of hunting restrictions. The video concludes with the debate over state versus federal authority in managing endangered species.

What is the current stance of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission regarding the red wolf program?

• They want to expand the program.

• They are neutral.

• They fully support it.

• They have requested the red wolf to be declared extinct in the wild.

What is the main concern regarding the management of the red wolf program on federal lands?

• Lack of funding

• Ineffective management

• Overpopulation of wolves

• Too many natural predators

What is the main goal of the red wolf program?

• To increase tourism

• To develop a stable and self-sustaining population

• To eliminate the species

• To relocate the wolves to other states

Approximately how many red wolves are currently alive in the wild?

• Less than 200

• Less than 500

• Less than 100

• Less than 50

Why is it important to prevent the extinction of red wolves?

• They are a threat to local wildlife.

• They are a key tourist attraction.

• They are overpopulated.

• They are a critically endangered species.

What challenge do coyotes and wolves face in North Carolina?

• No natural predators

• Lack of food

• Harsh climate

• Too many hunters

What could be a consequence of imposing hunting restrictions on coyotes and wolves?

• They could become rampant.

• They will become less aggressive.

• They might become extinct.

• They will migrate to other states.

What is unprecedented about the state's action regarding the red wolves?

• The state is building new habitats.

• The state is introducing new predators.

• The state is increasing funding for the program.

• The state is trying to control an endangered species.

What decision does the US Fish and Wildlife Service need to make?

• Whether to relocate the wolves

• Whether to increase funding for the state agency

• Whether to support the state agency or focus on species recovery

• Whether to introduce new predators

What is the role of the federal Endangered Species Act in this context?

• To provide funding for state agencies

• To introduce new species into the wild

• To ensure the recovery of endangered species

• To allow states to manage endangered species