Wolf populations have continued to exist across Labrador since before European settlement of North America. However, wolves have been extirpated in Newfoundland since 1911. Main prey for wolves in Labrador are moose, caribou, beaver, musk oxen and hares. Wolf range is approximately 95 percent of the Labrador map shown. Range lines are not depicted.
Species Information
Species
Common Name: gray wolf, loup (French)
Latin Name:
Canis lupus
Subspecies
Common Names: great plains wolf, timber wolf
Latin Name:
Canis lupus nubilus
Current Wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: 1,000 - 5,000
Population trend: Stable
Legal status: The wolf is a game species in Labrador
