31K views · 951 reactions | Ethiopian wolf pups enjoy some playtime | Real Wild | Facebook

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Essential. Endangered. Extremely playful! Much of a young wolf’s education has to do with emotional intelligence - learning how to cooperate, recognizing and responding to the behavior of others, as well as managing their own impulses. Wolves will receive learn many of these skills while having fun. Through play, wolves establish close social bonds with other members of their family, and become better prepared for future cooperative interactions in hunting, territorial defense, pup rearing, and