Are red wolves a threat to humans?
There have been no documented cases of healthy wild red wolves attacking humans in North America, despite 500 years of historical coexistence. Wild red wolves are shy and tend to stay away from humans. However, if threatened or cornered, wolves are capable of injuring humans. Therefore, all wildlife, including red wolves, should not be approached in order to avoid injury to the animal or the people involved. They are primarily nocturnal (active at night) and communicate by scent marking, vocalizations (including howling), facial expressions and body postures.
