Most of the creatures are looking at the camera as if they are following the directions of a photographer.

But amazingly, this shot is completely candid with no human intervention.

Wolves are incredible creatures.

Photo of Mexican Gray Wolf Family

They are social animals who live in family units that are referred to as packs.

This particular group comprises 11 members with parents Rosa and Alleno at the head of the family.

Today, 196 Mexican gray wolves remain in the wild in the U.S.

Photo of Mexican Gray Wolf Family

The WCC is part of the active effort to save the Mexican gray wolf.

In 2018, Mexican gray wolves Rosa and Alleno had a litter of nine pups.