[WATCH] Colorado’s First Wolf Pups Recorded Playing in a Puddle

For the first time since the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado, we are catching a glimpse of three wolf pups. The video was posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Monday afternoon showing three wolf pups playing near a puddle on an unpaved road.

The three wolf pups are approximately 40 to 50 pounds and are part of the Copper Creek wolfpack. Colorado Parks and Wildlife received the video from Mike Usalavage and wolf biologists have reviewed the video and confirmed it is indeed authentic.

The reintroduction of wolves in the state of Colorado has been quite a polarizing topic in recent months. Some argue that wolves will help with the overall ecosystem in the state of Colorado while others say it will hurt Colorado's livestock industry in the Rocky Mountains.

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The first set of gray wolves was released in Colorado in December 2023. Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to release as many as 30 to 50 wolves in Colorado over the next five years.

While the reintroduction of gray wolves back into the state of Colorado does have its fair share of controversy, we can all agree on one thing. Seeing pups play in a puddle without a care in the world is downright adorable. See the video for yourself below:

Wolves are both federally and state-protected as an endangered species. If you happen to spot a wolf in the state of Colorado while you are in the foothills or the mountains, you are being encouraged to fill out a Wolf Sighting Form. This form will help biologists monitor wolves and their movements within the state of Colorado. The Wolf Sighting Form can be filled out online at cpw.sate.co.us.