514K views · 10K reactions | For wolves, it's all about family. Wolf greeting behavior involves tail-wagging, muzzle licking, tail tucking, and varied vocalizations - gestures of intimacy and enthusiasm that reaffirm the unique emotional bonds that shape the foundation of the family. | Wolf Conservation Center | Facebook

For wolves, playtime isn’t only fun; it strengthens family bonds and reaffirms social status within the pack. Research shows wolf pups are more likely to play on equal terms with wolves of similar age.The authors propose that such behavior may act to reinforce the dominant adult and subordinate puppy hierarchy established outside of play, and hope that continued research in this area may provide further insight. More: http://bit.ly/2qKJvxl Watch these ridiculously cute red wolf pups via LIVE web

35K views · 5.6K reactions | It's breeding season for wolves with pups born in spring ❤️ | Guardians Of The Wolves | Facebook

2.2M views · 6.4K reactions | Maned wolves, also known as “foxes on stilts,” live in the grasslands of Brazil. But those grasslands are disappearing faster than the rainforests, so Smithsonian scientists are trying to breed a backup population to prevent extinction. | NPR | Facebook