EASTERN WOLF

Eastern Wolf
  • Name: Eastern Wolf
  • Category: Mammal
  • Habitat: N/A
  • Diet: The Eastern Wolf mainly preys on ungulates like moose, caribou, elk, and deer, but their primary source is white-tailed deer. They will also prey on smaller mammals like beavers. Their diet is very dependent on what is available either seasonally or regionally.
  • Reproduction: Happens in February and pups are born in late April/ early May. The main breeding pair in the pack will give birth to 4-6 pups. Pups are nursed in the den for 6-8 weeks, and the whole pack will help feed and raise the pups.

About Eastern Wolf

Eastern Wolves are larger than a Coyote and smaller than a Grey Wolf. Usually found in deciduous and mixed forests (northern range) and coniferous and mixed forests (southern range). They have their dens closer to wetlands, water, conifers, on steep slopes, and away from roads. Concentration of Eastern Wolf is found in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Eastern Wolf is protection under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. Females are generally 24 kg, and males are 29 kg. They have thick fur with variations of colour, from reddish-brown to black, white, or grey.

Location

  • Name: Pinery Provincial Park

    Address: 9526 Lakeshore Rd, Grand Bend ON

  • Name: Pukaskwa National Park

    Address: Hwy 627, Heron Bay ON

  • Name: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

    Address: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton ON