Wolf Rescues 7 Pups from Flooding Den near Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota

Here is the story of an active wolf den this spring and how a female wolf had to save her 7 pups as the den began to flood. This is without a doubt the best glimpse into what happens at an active wolf den in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem that we have ever seen. We feel incredibly fortunate to have captured this footage.
Learn more about the Voyageurs Wolf Project:
Website: www.voyageurswolfproject.org
Facebook: / voyageurswolfproject
Instagram: / voyageurswolfproject

[@movme]

This video is from the spring of 2019 and it is currently Feb. 2020. Has anything ever been learned about these 7 pups since the video was made and posted here?

[@pamelad4116]

If nature kills so many pups makes me wonder why Idaho had to pass a bill to eradicate them. 🤬😖😞

[@karenbartlett1307]

It appears that unlike cats, mother wolves don't know how to pick up their babies by the scruff of the neck. But she did a good job rescuing them.

[@sawyerroddenberry382]

Call it a mother's intuition. Doesn't matter the species. She sees & hears what's happening beforehand & she was super stressed about it. But, she kept a cool head & got her little ones out safely & in record time. I'd love to know exactly how quickly she got them all out. Something tells me, I don't think they'll be using this den for a while or perhaps never.

[@spoiledrottenpets5409]

She is such a wonderful mother. It’s so sad she had to endure this 🥺

[@seancourtney9021]

Not a bad video to show to Ranchers who think Wolves are pests.

[@leonidaslantz5249]

Wow,is all that I can say. That maternal instinct is truly amazing. ❤🐺

[@bull0307]

One of the best videos I’ve ever watched.

[@cynthiaroman6064]

I was happy the pups were rescued but I cried at the same time. I hope everyone is alright.

[@notavailable1174]

such an attentive mother

[@liz6595]

I love how intent she looks. Very focused. She was moving fast. She very clearly knew what was happening and was very focused on saving her babies.

[@DonaGeek]

She’s such a good momma

[@lynnsheehan2200]

All I can say is precious,. sweet.. loving ,.warmed my heart.

[@brandonlynch3722]

This is one of the coolest videos I've ever watched.

[@filomenaregan1537]

Absolutely amazing how wonderful is a mom’s instinct!

[@pamhaywood1422]

I agree one of the best wolf videos I have ever watched. Thanks!

[@kenv04]

Omg wolves are so precious 😍

[@michaelcarter5434]

Thrie loyalty for the pack and pups knows no bounds this is why they are so nessary both as a predators and for the eco system

[@CasperLCat]

All these life and death dramas going on all around us in nature - and we’re obsessed with who said what about whom on Twitter ...

[@amy8515]

Coolest wolf video out there!