The pursuit of de-extinction has broken new ground yet again, as three young wolves are carrying on the legacy of the dire wolf species that disappeared from Earth around 12,500 years ago.

DURHAM, N.C. -- A panel of top scientists concluded Thursday that the endangered red wolf of the southeastern U.S. is a species unto itself, giving the beleaguered canine a scientific and political ...

They're cute, they're fluffy, they're friend-shaped, for sure. And they walk among us, but, they're not dire wolves. Or are they? Is that even a simple question to answer? They're most certainly not ...

How big can wolves really get? In this video, A Z Animals takes a closer look at the largest wolf species on Earth, examining ...

Of the many animals protected by the Endangered Species Act, there may be no other species more American than red wolf. Known as "America's wolf," red wolves are the only species of wolf that live in ...

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring ...

Wolf-dog hybrids are bred by crossing domestic dogs with wolves, sometimes just a few generations back. They carry physical traits and instincts that set them far apart from standard breeds. These ...

A 14,400-year-old wolf puppy’s last meal is shedding light on the last days of one of the Ice Age’s most iconic megafauna ...

Federal protection for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies ends Friday. But environmental groups say they are moving forward with plans to sue the U.S. Department of the Interior to keep wolves on the ...