Red Wolf Demonstrates How Not to Behave on a Dinner Date

This red wolf family represents the Wolf Conservation Center's participation in the active effort to save a species from extinction.
The red wolf is one of the world’s most endangered wild canids. Once common throughout the southeastern United States, red wolf populations were decimated by the 1960s due to intensive predator control programs and loss of habitat. A remnant population of red wolves was found along the Gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana. After being declared an endangered species in 1973, efforts were initiated to locate and capture as many wild red wolves as possible. Of the 17 remaining wolves captured by biologists, 14 became the founders of a successful captive breeding program. Consequently, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service declared red wolves extinct in the wild in 1980.
By 1987, enough red wolves were bred in captivity to begin a restoration program on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern North Carolina.
The wild population peaked at an estimated 130 wolves in 2006 and remained above 100 for several years. Data shows 15 or more wolves have died in each of the past 3 years from a variety of reasons including gunshot. It’s generally illegal to kill endangered animals. Unfortunately, in 2014 when USFWS halted all key management activity including captive-to-wild releases, the wild red wolf population plummeted to its lowest level in decades. Only 10 red wolves are known to remain in the wild today - the lowest level since the late 1990s.
The Wolf Conservation Center (WCC), is a 501c3 non-profit organization in South Salem, NY.
The WCC is one of a network of facilities participating in the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan - a national initiative whose primary purpose is to support the reestablishment of red wolves in the wild through captive breeding, public education, and research.
For more information about wolves and the WCC's participation in wolf recovery, please visit our website at www.nywolf.org.
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[@bern9642]

bears teeth but tuck the tail in-between the legs

[@LegendKingY2j]

there's nothing he can do, the other wolf has the high ground

[@monbub]

this is what we call "all bark no bite"

[@kanehodder3459]

@@LegendKingY2j I think that wolf is underestimating his power

[@Ubiquitousducky]

wolf: is eating... The other wolf: *GIMME SOME OF THAT*

[@theflea3201]

You always do this, you ordered the salad,but then you end up eating half my steak!

[@OnlyNotes]

Step 1: arrive late to the table, well after the appetizers have already been served. Step 2: open your mouth and wait for your date to feed you. Step 3: when that fails and they lose interest, lick the food a bit before eating it. Step 4: *_c o n s u m e_*

[@ElaborateTerrace]

“I want that food” -red wolf

[@MrsCaranAmy]

It's interesting to see the difference in behavior of the two wolves. The one wolf in the rock keeps eating while the other wolf tries growling to see if he can get some food. After awhile the one one the sits back and does let the other get a nibble. Thank you. Very fascinating interaction.

[@geoleo965]

_"Joey doesn't share food!"_

[@LetsNerdOut]

Darn right I don't

[@marciabrown2418]

😂 thats what I first thought of

[@meriena]

😂

[@noodles169]

The crows hatching a plan to get their share lol

[@tracywoods6997]

He's asking permission.. it's amazing how they communicate..

[@AmazingNatureRelaxation]

🌺 The one on the platform doesn’t seem to be too phased by this. I sure wouldn’t have messed with that one growling. - Henry

[@MutualSOUL]

He's got the high ground.

[@BaroTheHusky]

*Lesson learned for the next dinner*

[@leawilliams7297]

Nice to see some non ambassador wolves.

[@sonicbaseballzoodreams]

While wolves feast on their prey one of them will growl at each other fighting over the food they killed, same as the pups and when mom see the pups fight over the food she will tell them to cut it out. 🐺🐺🐺Teeth baring is a threat behavior from wolves, even when the family growl at each other towards dinner.

[@keithbates598]

Wow showing there teeth! So special to get this moment on film. Thank you NY Wolf Conservatory 🐺. Keith said he would love to see the Wolf Conservatory 🐺!!! Joan and Keith Bates

[@icedead4687]

Beautiful

[@akiriith]

Could someone explain the body language in this video? The wolf standing has their tail between their legs and ears pinned back and yet its growling and the other wolf just backs off... I usually am decent at canine body language but this... really threw me off.

[@geoleo965]

Canines can indeed lower their ears when upset and not only in fear or happiness... And about the tail between their legs? I'd guess that it would be an instinctive reaction to avoid getting bitten and/or mauled there, as a vulnerable part of their body.

[@akiriith]

Geo Leo YT for some reason didn't notify me of this response! Thank you so much for explaining

[@autumntaco8722]

@@geoleo965 sounds like the wolf growling is pretty insecure. I wonder if he's lower on the totem pole, I would think if he was one of the more dominant wolves he'd have his tail/ ears high

[@gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819]

Fabulous wolves!!!🙂❤🐺

[@cyndismith5739]

What amazes me about wolves is their so about family. No matter their behavior.

[@melissas.5859]

Fierce!💗

[@angeladerby2513]

Those are Ravens. I thought they were crows, looked up the calls, and those are Ravens. They have the clicking voice I'd call it. They're very vocal with each other. Very intelligent birds, much so, almost as the African Gray. They can be trained, but it's not preferred to be done. Just wanted to share this bit of information with you all, love Ravens, and Crows. Still learning about the NC Turkey Vultures. They're intelligent as well. Hope everyone here has an Amazing day.

[@alyayew3208]

Love wolves.

[@melissadarnez7011]

Wow, that was crazy... 😳

[@titagarcia28]

Impresionante sumision

[@nalasimba]

Oh! Grandma, what big teeth you have. Speak up dearie, I can't hear you!

[@Wolf-FenrirMountains]

This wolf is and reminds me of the opening of the movie Lone Wolf McQuade ..and its habitat extends from Mexico, USA to Canada ..

[@domainofthesun4400]

The coyote-like arched back is interesting

[@jayswarrow1196]

Asking boss for a raise.

[@federicospadafora4761]

Love wolf

[@BlueydaHeeler]

That one wolf: gib me food now!!!

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

The growling wolf is the embodiment of All bark No bite.

[@karinalee1662]

Beauty wolf

[@RavenMockery]

I give you my greatest smile. So gimme some!!!

[@GSDMajor]

When you're only one at the break in school who opens pack of Lay''s 😅

[@josipakapetanovic4507]

🐺❤️

[@TobiasUnterweger]

Cool video cool KZbin 👍🏻

[@user-hi3dt1rn3i]

Ahaha awesome!

[@MarielRodriguezMDC]

💓🐺

[@shelleysiwik2169]

The description is really sad. Why did they stop helping?

[@tinkmarshino]

yeah I have had a ew dates like that.. but mine bit me..

[@decent2613]

"UuuuuuurRRRUUUHHrrrr"- one snarly red boah

[@lyle_marie_ceniza]

💕💕💕

[@GothamCityStills]

Wolf 1: Nibbles Wolf 2: approaches teeth showing, snarling. W1: calmly nibbles. W2: increased snarling. W1: half hearted return snarl... W2: more snarling... W1: Belch... W2: .......

[@queenexistence5735]

❤️🤗

[@mrdropkicker1]

Dang, I always fight with my girl over food... have I been doing it wrong?

[@sincerelybellatrix.2880]

Mr. Dropkicker do you bare your teeth and lick her food?

[@mrdropkicker1]

Bella Wøłf not anymore

[@ivonneambergris9346]

❤🐺

[@minou79sue]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@inucha5]

Angry wolf carl :“What the hell john why did you start with out me? Im so mad at you “ *proceeds to lick the appetizer while being mad* Chill wolf john “sorry carl but u gotta try this its so good” Carl: “you know john i would never start with ou.. *sneaks a few licks* mmm this is really good omg its so good ok im not mad anymore” John “yup enjoy” *lays down*

[@JesusismyAirBag0]

❤🐺🕉

[@spirituallybadtothebonejc2123]

Hahahahaha oh mamnnn

[@meebrbey]

Ok, so you let that happen

[@arispagnuolo3146]

Holy fucking teeeeethhhhhh

[@anythin213]

Me when my bro eats rudely*

[@zuwenakelley2079]

that is NOT how you act the dinner table

[@numan5976]

A subordinate who has organizational skills and waits until his boss has finished eating. So, as a kid, when I was helping a breeder, I would feed Kai dogs from the pack boss. Dogs in particular have this instinct, and in the case of Japanese dogs, they feed the dog only after the owner has finished eating. 😂 That way you'll never steal it and eat it. Humans are bad at raising dogs, and if you raise dogs without knowing their instincts, they will grow in the wrong direction 😂 This is a great video. If you have a dog that is poorly trained and rebellious, you should watch this before using violence or yelling. 😂 ※ If you think my opinion is wrong or feel sorry for me, that's human values ​​and it's an act of looking down on animals. Instincts and values ​​are two different things, and because canines have this DNA, they think their owners are inferior and have a rebellious personality 😂😎 0:07😂

[@amyhintz471]

I am that wolf!

[@paulaczarnomska2712]

Would anyone be able to explain the body language here, I’m lost. Tucked tail and ears to the side? Tail would say submission/fear, ears being unhappy/stressed? He’s trying to claim the food but still he does not look dominant and confident at all, he rather looks scared and unsure to me. But at the same time he’s got courage to take it away from the other wolf Where’s the logic in here?

[@NewtStuff]

I'm not anywhere near an expert, so take this with several grains of salt, but based off of the same sort of behaviors in dogs, and how the one on the rock is reacting, it seems like the one with the tucked tail isnt bearing their teeth to threaten, but as a submissive gesture. Tucked tail, flattened ears, licking lips, a "smile". Basically, from what I'm getting they're saying "Pretty please sir may I have a bite?"

[@malapoyo]

Bad manners indeed.

[@user-qe6st6bp4z]

Волк 1: Дай мне, а не то хуже будет! Волк 2: Ладно, бери!

[@Alex-ni4ge]

Just like my girlfriend

[@williamsmith666]

Table manners, please.

[@vp33333]

そんな旨いもん 独り占めすなや‼️ もうええやろ❗ 早よ～、退けや‼️ 悔しいけど、 どいたるわ‼️

[@mehmetyildirim5953]

🐺🐺💋