See the endangered wolf puppies just welcomed at the Great Plains Zoo

Six critically endangered red wolves have been birthed at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls. The wolves are considered to be the most endangered canid species in the world, according to a news release from the organization.

The pups, comprised of four males and two females were birthed by Camelia and Uyosi who arrived at the Great Plains Zoo in October from Washington and Texas.

“Camelia and Uyosi are amazing parents, I wouldn’t expect anything less from them,” said Joel Locke,GPZ Animal Care Director. “We are fortunate to have vet staff and animal care staff that have worked withred wolves for more than 15 years. We had our last litter from our previous pair of red wolves in 2016, sothe team is well-versed in red wolf care.”

The red wolves will be wandering around the Great Plains Zoo exhibit as they get bigger and stronger, according to a news release, however, zookeepers request those in the area keep their voices low as new wolf parents can be susceptible to environmental stressors.

It's estimated that only two dozen red wolves are living in the wild. The red wolves at the Great Plains Zoo are a part of the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan, which aims to breed pairs with the greatest possible genetic diversity, with a goal to bolster the wild population.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Great Plains Zoo welcomes six Red Wolf pups