North Carolina is home to the only wild population of red wolves in the world.

One of the most endangered species on the planet is getting a new generation thanks to North Carolina conservation efforts.

With only a few hundred red wolves left, Smithsonian scientist Jennifer Nagashima is pioneering new ways to preserve their ...

Across the planet, islands are homes to species of animals that cannot be found anywhere else. Isolated from the mainland, these species become genetically different from close relatives simply ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Four litters of red wolf pups have been born in the wild in North Carolina this year, offering new ...

In October 2024, three dire wolf pups were born in a successful de-extinction project helmed by Colossal Biosciences, located in Dallas, Texas. The pups include two boys, Romulus and Remus, and a girl ...

After centuries of near-extinction, Europe's wolves have made a remarkable comeback. Over the past decade, wolf populations have surged, increasing by nearly 60%. In 2022, more than 21,500 wolves were ...

Can we really bring extinct species back? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro says yes — and she’s here to tell us how. Can we bring extinct species back to life? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro ...