ORIGINAL: woody7
I think the red wolf is nearly extinct now.
Yes they are nearly extinct, and the remaining few are interbreeding with coyotes, resulting in a tainted gene pool. I personally see it as an unfortunate loss. It is a beautiful species which will likely never be seen again in it's pure, wild form.
I would hate for this to happen to the other species of wolves, whether they are considered "pests" or not. They are starting to return to my home state, and I hope they will remain - even though I may be in the minority on the issue.