Captive red wolf pups Moose (M1803) and Thicket (M1804) were born at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY in Spring of 2010. In this video they are about 5 weeks old and beginning to explore their environment...

Silas is a captive-born gray wolves who resides at the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC), a 501c3 non-profit organization, in South Salem, NY. As an Ambassador wolf, Silas helps teach the public about wolves and their vital role in the environment.

Wolf greeting behavior involves tail-wagging, muzzle licking, nose tapping, tail tucking, and varied vocalizations - gestures of intimacy and enthusiasm that reaffirm the unique emotional bonds that shape the foundation of the family.

Sunny Murphy, the WCC’s Research Associate, discussed cultural perceptions of wolves and how these beliefs have impacted wolf populations along the eastern United States.