If you’re heading down to Galveston for a little vacation with the fam, not only do you need to be on the lookout for erratic drivers, but also for ghost wolves.
No, these aren’t the reincarnated forms of past predators out to haunt, but very real coyotes exclusive to the island that share an “abnormally high amount of DNA with red wolves,” according to Chron.
Honestly, we were hoping these things were more on the paranormal side.
Drivers will be cautioned to be on the lookout for ghost wolves with strategically placed signs along the highway, which TxDOT says come thanks to the Gulf Coast Canine Project, who contacted the department in 2024 to express their concerns about the coyotes' high mortality rate.
Dr. Bridgett vonHoldt, one of the founders of the Gulf Coast Canine Project, told Chron, “When we reduce vehicle collisions, we are protecting each individual animal and their genetic diversity, which will in turn support the resilience of a critical coastal ecosystem.
"Thoughtful infrastructure, even something as simple as a crossing sign, reflects a broader commitment to coexistence and to safeguarding the evolutionary potential of wildlife in a rapidly changing world.”
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