In Human Care (ex situ)

Shy red wolf pup at Museum of Life and Science by Robert Wilcox

Adorable red wolf pups are born blind and communicate through squeaks and grunts. At around 3-5 weeks old, they start exploring on their wobbly little legs while mom watches closely. At 5-10 weeks, the pups stop nursing and eat food regurgitated by their parents - yum! They also start becoming really playful with one another. Between 4 and 8 months of age, they learn behaviors like hunting from watching adults, and by 7 months, they’re about the size of a full-grown adult!