This video clip by Ranger Emily Lozen at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham shows how strong and coordinated these very young pups are. The red wolf habitat is steep in places and wooded as you can see. There is a little pond at the base for drinking and cooling off. The father wolf is attentive and watchful. The pups at this age attempt to follow their parents everywhere, and Dad encourages this. Notice that he returns immediately if a pup lags behind. Em says she could watch him all day

Red wolves once roamed across the southeastern U.S.— but today, they’re among the rarest wild animals in North America. With fewer than 20 left in the wild, each one represents a powerful story of resilience and the urgent need for recovery efforts. The Center's Integrative Ecology and Coexistence Lab is working to identify additional release sites for Red Wolves based on social tolerance, habitat suitability, and other factors. #SaveRedWolves #WolfConservation | Wolf Conservation Center