Defenders' Experts
Canada Wolves
Canada hosts the world’s largest wolf population, with more than 50,000 wolves inhabiting its vast landscape. Wolves are heavily hunted and trapped throughout the country, however, and are often killed when they stray from the protection of national and provincial parks. Defenders is working to ensure that Canada’s wolves are conserved and properly managed so that they continue to thrive in the future. Our current efforts are focused on reducing human-wolf conflicts in southwestern Alberta.
In the Field
In southwestern Alberta, wolves are at increasing risk from habitat loss and lethal conflicts with ranchers. Defenders is collaborating with an innovative group of partners to demonstrate that wolves, people, and livestock can share the same landscape.Read More
Management and Policy
Canada’s wolf population is generally considered stable, and receives no federal protection. Defenders is affecting policy change at the regional level by promoting alternative approaches to wolf management.
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