6 endangered red wolf pups born at Museum of Life and Science on Earth Day

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Museum of Life and Science in Durham welcomed a litter of six endangered red wolf pups on Earth Day.

On April 22, the museum announced six pups were born earlier in the morning and were in good health.
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The family is now "one of the only multigenerational packs of endangered red wolves in captivity nationwide," according to the museum.

Related: North Carolina museum works to preserve endangered red wolf

This is the third year in a row that the museum has welcomed a litter of red wolf pups.


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The posts says the first 30 days are a critical time. The pups should begin to open their eyes after 10-14 days.

The pups are currently in the Explore the Wild exhibit of the museum.



The museum encourages visitors to stay calm and remain quiet while viewing the pups.
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