Arctic Wolf

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: ~200,000

Habitat

Arctic tundra of North America and Greenland, surviving in extreme cold with adaptations like white camouflage and insulated paws.

Threats

• Climate change affecting prey availability
• Industrial development in Arctic
• Hunting in some areas
• Pollution accumulating in food chain
• Reduced sea ice affecting movements

Conservation efforts

Protected in Arctic national parks and reserves. Research on climate change impacts. Monitoring of population health. International Arctic conservation initiatives. Regulation of hunting where applicable.