For wolves, playtime isn’t only fun; it strengthens family bonds and reaffirms social status within the pack. Research shows wolf pups are more likely to play on equal terms with wolves of similar age.The authors propose that such behavior may act to reinforce the dominant adult and subordinate puppy hierarchy established outside of play, and hope that continued research in this area may provide further insight. More: http://bit.ly/2qKJvxl Watch these ridiculously cute red wolf pups via LIVE web

Adorable! Here is video of critically endangered American Red Wolf pups, born at our offsite facility in April, meeting their dad Marshall for the first time! 💗 We have a total of 12 growing pups at our offsite Red Wolf facility. These pups are part of a cooperative effort to help save this iconic American species from extinction. We have been at the forefront of the program, and these new pups represent another success in the survival of American Red Wolves. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Howl For The First Time