At twelve weeks old, the red wolf pups are all ears!

Sure, big ears help you hear better, and they’re super cute, but as red wolves who are well adapted to the hot, humid climate of the southeastern United States know, big ears are also a great way of dissipating excess body heat.

The pups’ adult hair is becoming more apparent and their eyes are gradually changing from blue to yellow-gold.

Learn more about red wolves and what you can do to protect them.