A family of critically endangered red wolves returned home to Westchester Tuesday.
The pair were joined by the newest members of their family, 6-month-old pups Cane, Champ, Puck, Stormy and Whaler,
The transfer is part of a coordinated effort to preserve the endangered species. There are fewer than 20 red wolves in the wild.
The family's homecoming was made possible through
Pilots To The Rescue, a nonprofit that transports at-risk animals, from under-resourced shelters to rescue and adoption centers where they can receive care, fostering and placement in their forever homes.