Canis lupus (Gray Wolf)

Observed by David Broadland in June 2021 at Hyacinthe Bay.

According to E-fauna BC, wolves on Quadra Island are Grey Wolves. In BC, subspecies of the Grey Wolf "are presently unresolved; two subspecies are recognized in BC, pending further research: 1. Canis lupus nubulis (coastal and southern BC), and 2. Canis lupus occidentalis (eastern and northern parts of BC." E-fauna BC attributes that information to Hatler et al. (2008).

Please help us map the wolf's distribution on the Discovery Islands. Although they are rarely seen, they are somewhat more frequently heard singing in the middle of the night. If you hear wolves, please record them if you can and send us the recording and we will post it here.