When we say the Red Wolf pups are growing fast, we mean it! They now weigh between 7.8 and 9.8 pounds apiece. 🐺 This stage of life is also their most playful and curious — come see them explore and develop! While we can't guarantee a schedule for the wolves' activity, the best time to visit is earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon. Support the Museum and our efforts toward Red Wolf conservation by donating today: bit.ly/give-annual | Museum of Life and Science

Essential and endangered. Every Red Wolf is worth saving. https://nywolf.org/ | Wolf Conservation Center

As one of the world’s most endangered mammals, the Red Wolf's story is one of survival, struggle, and hope. Here’s what you should know: 🟥 Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, most living in eastern North Carolina. 🟥 Once common across the Southeast, they were declared extinct in the wild by 1980. 🟥 A groundbreaking reintroduction program began in 1987 — the first of its kind in the U.S. 🟥 Released wolves wear bright orange collars to help prevent mistaken identity with coyotes. 🟥 R