Wild red wolves were once common in the southeastern United States. As this area became more developed, the number of wild red wolves was drastically reduced to about 20 individuals by 1967. These remaining wolves were captured and bred. In 1987, some captive-born red wolves were released into an area of North Carolina. Today, there are more than 50 wild red wolves living in North Carolina. Identify two ways development in the southeastern United States most likely contributed to the decline of the red wolf population. Explain each of your answers.

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Kevin Phelps

28 August, 18:59

Wild red wolves were once common in the southeastern United States. As this area became more developed, the number of wild red wolves was drastically reduced to about 20 individuals by 1967. These remaining wolves were captured and bred. In 1987, some captive-born red wolves were released into an area of North Carolina. Today, there are more than 50 wild red wolves living in North Carolina. Identify two ways development in the southeastern United States most likely contributed to the decline of the red wolf population. Explain each of your answers.

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Maya Love · Answer 1

1. Development of houses and other areas in the southeastern United States destroyed their environments. 2. The hunting of these creatures was probably popular since they were so common.