Bound To Stay Bound

School Library Journal - 12/30/2024 Gr 3–7—Markle's latest offers fascinating insight into conservation efforts made to save the red wolf. Found only in North America, red wolves once roamed nearly half of the country, but by the 1960s their numbers were quickly dwindling. In 1973, the red wolf was declared endangered and added to the Endangered Species Act. Since that time, groups working in the United States decided to capture the few that remained and keep them in captivity with hopes of breeding them and eventually releasing them back into the wild. Their efforts proved to be moderately successful, however issues with the wolves staying in their designated territory, as well as breeding with coyotes, proved challenging. Eventually, a fostering program was developed that allowed captive-bred red wolf puppies to be transplanted to a red wolf mother's new litter in the wild. Color photographs with captions and additional details are found on every page. Eye-appealing greens and oranges infuse the book with a natural feel. Readers will find this title useful for learning about red wolves' diet, habitat, appearance, and life cycle, as well as how people were able to work together to save these precious animals. VERDICT This educational read is certain to be valued and enjoyed by all who seek to learn more about the native red wolf. A fabulous addition to all nonfiction library shelves.—Tracy Cronce - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

Booklist - 03/01/2024 Markle continues her animal-rescue series with this examination of the red wolf. Although red wolves are native to North America, their numbers have shrunk drastically due to hunting, habitat loss, and interbreeding with coyotes. Here Markle traces the ongoing effort to save this creature, from the 1970s through the present, resulting in a saga full of dramatic ups and downs. For about 50 years, scientists have been capturing and breeding red wolves to reintroduce them to the wild. Markle candidly describes how well these varied attempts have succeeded. She also discusses various methods that scientists have attempted at different times to reintroduce red wolves to North America, such as having wild wolf mothers foster captive-born pups. Many animal photographs and occasional maps and diagrams help readers process the information in the text. Abundant back matter includes an extensive author's note, a “Did You Know?” page, glossary, source notes, resource list, and photo credits. A fascinating story of the human efforts to save red wolves. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.