Red wolf pups

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June 8, 2016

Four of the six red wolf pups at Chehaw take a break from the afternoon heat on Wednesday. The critically endangered pups were born in April. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

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With the birth of seven red wolf pups, Chehaw has nearly doubled its population of the endangered species.

A red wolf pup gets its vaccinations Tuesday at Chehaw. (Photo courtesy of Chehaw)

A red wolf pup, one of seven born April 21 at Chehaw, gets its six-week physical exam. (Photo courtesy of Chehaw)

Two of six red critically endangered wolf pups take a break in an enclosure in their exhibit at Chehaw. The litter was originally seven strong before one pup died, making it the largest litter in the world born this year. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

A red wolf pup is weighed Tuesday during its physical exam. (Photo courtesy of Chehaw)

A red wolf cub is weighed at its physical exam on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Chehaw)

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Chehaw Park & Zoo officials say they are allowed to participate in wildlife preservation projects as an Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited facility.

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