European grey wolf
Canis lupus lupus
We have a small pack of European grey wolves here at Highland Wildlife Park and you can see them in Wolf Wood, which was opened by our royal patron, HRH The Princess Royal, in 2010.
Population
Stable
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Forest
Fact file
Wolves used to be found throughout much of the northern hemisphere, including here in Scotland. They have suffered a huge decline and become extinct through much of their former range
Wolves are one of the most influential ecosystem engineers, creating habitats for an abundance of species
They are a very intelligent and social species. Howling is an important part of wolf communication - calling pack members to a hunt, as an alarm, to locate pack members across large distances, and for pack bonding
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our wolves are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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