Endangered Red Wolf Pup Gets Toothy
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Channel: Wolf Conservation Center · 2018 · Pets & Animals
The Wolf Conservation Center's critically endangered red wolf pups are almost seven weeks old! The little wanderers are growing more independent every day. Around five weeks old, the pups were moved out of the den to another location called a “rendezvous site.” Here, the pups are playing with just about anything they can get their paws and sharp little teeth on, but always under the watchful eyes of their parents. The gradual process of weaning has begun - their menu has expanded to include small pieces of meat regurgitated by their parents and older siblings. Soon adult hair will become more apparent and their eyes will gradually change from blue to yellow-gold. With disproportionately large feet and ears, the pups are romping, playing, biting, and tackling one another. Beyond being great fun for the siblings, the pups are sharpening important skills and establishing a pecking order in the family hierarchy. This critically endangered red wolf pup represents the Wolf Conservation Center's active participation to save a species from the brink of extinction. The Wolf Conservation Center (WCC), is a 501c3 non-profit organization in South Salem, NY. The WCC is one of a network of facilities participating in the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan - a national initiative whose primary purpose is to support the reestablishment of red wolves in the wild through captive breeding, public education, and research. For more information about wolves and the WCC's participation in wolf recovery, please visit our website at www.nywolf.org. Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nywolforg Find us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/nywolforg And on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wolfconservationcenter
