variate analysis of skull morphology, concluded 

 that the red wolf was indeed a valid species. 

 There are numerous gaps in the knowledge of 

 the biology of this species which must be attribu- 

 ted to its depleted numbers, secretive habits, and 

 limited accessibility. 



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