red wolf

noun

: a wolf (Canis rufus synonym C. niger) originally of the southeastern U.S. that has been extirpated from most of its natural range

Examples of red wolf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly two dozen red wolf pups were born in the wild this spring in eastern North Carolina, giving a remarkable boost to one of the most endangered species on the planet. — Brady Dennis, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

Still, for researchers, the project marks an important step in preserving what remains of the red wolf's genetic legacy. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

Although red wolves were once commonly found throughout the Southeast United States, by the 1960s red wolf populations were decimated due to loss of habitat. — Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026

An informational sign along Wolf Den asks passersby to imagine spotting the red wolf roaming around these paths. — Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red wolf

• werewolf
• beowulf