St. Louis Zoo Welcomes Four Endangered Red Wolf Pups
The rare births mark a significant milestone in the conservation of the critically endangered species.
- Four red wolf pups were born at the St. Louis Zoo's Wildlife Reserve this spring.
- The pups, named Otter, Molly, Finn, and Obi, are the first to be born at the facility.
- Red wolves are critically endangered, with only about 20 remaining in the wild.
- The zoo's breeding program aims to help reintroduce the species into their natural habitat.
- The pups will stay with their parents for at least two years to learn natural behaviors.