NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Living Museum’s family just got a little bigger and they need your help determining the names!

According to a release, the museum recently welcomed the addition of two coyote pups, one male and one female, after wildlife rehabilitation experts in California determined the pair could not be safely returned to the wild.

Currently, the pups are in quarantine at the museum, which is standard protocol for wildlife institutions, the release states.

“Two bonded, un-releasable pups of the same age is a very unique situation, and finding the correct placement is important,” Senior Director of Living Exhibits at Virginia Living Museum Lyn Heller said.

The release also states that the new pups will become species ambassadors, helping to educate guests about the animals they may encounter in their own backyards.

“The museum’s focus on education and immersive experiences makes Virginia Living Museum an ideal home because animal welfare is prioritized,” Heller said. “These pups will serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts, helping our guests learn about coexisting with wildlife in Virginia, in their communities, and in their own backyards.”

Starting in December, the pups will begin taking turns on exhibit with the museum’s 14-year-old coyote Dakota.

Currently, coyotes can be found in every state in the country except for Hawaii, and are noted as one of North America’s most adaptable wild canids.

“These ambassadors support our mission to connect people with nature and ecosystems, creating naturally interesting connections that make education more relevant,” Heller said. “That’s natural scientific advancement for all of us.”

The two pups and future species ambassadors remain nameless, however, and the Virginia Living Museum is asking for the public to vote on what the names should be. To vote for your favorite name, click here.