What is florida black wolf?

The Florida black wolf, also known as the Florida wolf or red wolf, is a rare subspecies of the gray wolf that was once found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. However, it is believed to be extinct in the wild, with the last confirmed sighting occurring in the 1920s.

The Florida black wolf was slightly smaller than the northern gray wolf, with a more slender build and a coat that ranged from black to reddish-brown. They primarily preyed on deer, raccoons, and other small mammals, and played an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems in their range.

Habitat loss, hunting, and human persecution contributed to the decline of the Florida black wolf population, leading to its eventual extinction. Efforts are currently being made to reintroduce the red wolf, a close relative of the Florida black wolf, to parts of its former range in the southeastern United States.