Well, okay. So they may not the big majestic gray wolves of the snowy north that you might be thinking of. They're actually critically endangered red wolves, which are a species coywolf (coyote/wolf mix). What makes them an especially interesting member of the canine family is that they combine the curiosity and high intelligence of a coyote with the strength and size of a wolf. Their exact taxonomy is a mystery, as scientists are still trying to figure out whether they are a missing link between wolves and coyotes, or just a species created by hybridization.
Anywho, these are zoo specimens. Absolutely beautiful animals, and extremely photogenic. Unfortunately, the photos themselves aren't that great because I used my phone camera. Hope ya like 'em anyway. Any of you artists out there are free to use these as references.
