Wild red wolves were once common in the southeastern United States. As
this area became more developed, the number of wild red wolves was
drastically reduced to about 20 individuals by 1967. These remaining
wolves were captured and bred. In 1987, some captive-born red wolves
were released into an area of North Carolina. Today, there are more than
50 wild red wolves living in North Carolina. Identify two ways development
in the southeastern United States most likely contributed to the decline of
the red wolf population.
