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Texas 'ghost wolves' could boost red wolf survival

Genetic breakthrough: Galveston coyotes with red wolf ancestry could help reintroduce lost genetic diversity to the endangered species. Population crisis: Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, ...
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Texas 'ghost wolves' offer hope for red wolf revival

Genetic lifeline found: Galveston coyotes with red wolf DNA could help restore the species’ lost genetic diversity and ...
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'Ghost wolves' may not be wolves, but they are soon headed to Missouri

EUREKA, Mo. — Locals call them "ghost wolves." To scientists, they're "Gulf Coast canids." To the world's most endangered wolves, they may be a savior. A population of unique animals near Galveston, ...
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After an Increase in 'Ghost Wolf' Deaths, Texas Officials Are Taking Action to Protect the Species from Traffic

The hybrid-gene species carries DNA from the critically endangered red wolf Texas DOT Texas officials installed wildlife crossing signs on Galveston Island to protect "ghost wolves" and reduce vehicle ...