Zoo Pups Released Into Wild | Jefferson City News

Saint Louis Zoo just pulled off a historic conservation win: three critically endangered American red wolf pups born in captivity were fostered into a wild pack in North Carolina — the first time ever. Led by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the AZA’s SAFE Program, this bold move aims to boost genetic diversity in a wild population of fewer than 40 animals. Pups must be integrated within two weeks for the best chance of survival, and trail cameras confirm all three are thriving months later. Even wild pups swapped into zoo care to support the wild moms — a testament to the complex, dedicated effort to save one of Earth’s rarest canids. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5270c2ade7e08ba5