Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

A beautiful and critically endangered red wolf (almost 1 year old!) on the hunt. These creative hunters are experts at finding small rodents in large fields and this is exactly what this wolf was doing. I was able to watch at a safe and respectful distance as this red wolf listened, pounced and munched on juicy small game. This is America's only endemic wolf and it is an important predator in the natural food chain.
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Photo taken with a long lens, always be respectful and do not chase down animal.