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  • Wolves trot through the snow along the forest edge.
    Conservation updates

    BC seeks another five years of wolf killing: Our technical feedback

    2026 June 152026 June 15

    Raincoast’s submission draws on expertise in large carnivore ecology, animal welfare, and ecosystem dynamics.

    Read More BC seeks another five years of wolf killing: Our technical feedbackContinue

  • Slide 2: An ecotype is a population within the same species that has developed unique genetic traits over time in response to the specific environment it lives in, such as local climate, available prey, or habitat type. Two primary wolf ecotypes are recognized in BC.
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    Wolf ecotypes in BC

    2026 May 292026 May 29

    Understanding the ecotype of recovering wolves is critical for conservation, as distinct ecotypes carry adaptations that influence habitat use, diet, and ecological function.

    Read More Wolf ecotypes in BCContinue

  • On the left is a coastal rainforest ecotype of wolf, with dark fur, and the left is a Northern Rocky Mountain forest ecotype wolf, in a snowy scene with light grey fur and a larger head.
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    Genetic legacy and ecological differences of grey wolves (Canis lupus) in southern British Columbia

    2026 May 272026 June 15

    Understanding the ecotype of recovering wolf populations is important for conservation and management.

    Read More Genetic legacy and ecological differences of grey wolves (Canis lupus) in southern British ColumbiaContinue

  • A group of wolf pups sit together in a lush green forest, looking at and playing with one another.
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    Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life

    2026 March 172026 March 17

    What does a wolf’s development look like?

    Read More Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s lifeContinue

  • Wolf crossing a road.
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    Wolf home range and travel distances

    2026 February 102026 February 11

    Range size varies widely depending on factors like prey density, pack size, and terrain.

    Read More Wolf home range and travel distancesContinue

  • Paul Paquet kneels for the perfect photo.
    Raincoast Radio

    Episode 7: A special tribute to wolves and women with Paul Paquet

    2025 March 172025 September 10

    In our seventh Of wolves and women episode, Paul Paquet reflects on the profound impact the women featured in this series have had on both his life and his understanding of wolves.

    Read More Episode 7: A special tribute to wolves and women with Paul PaquetContinue

  • Chelsea Greer sits down in a small clearing while working in the field.
    Raincoast Radio

    Episode 6: Wolf research and conservation with Chelsea Greer

    2025 March 102025 September 10

    In our sixth Of wolves and women episode, Chelsea Greer shares how her curiosity and passion for wildlife conservation and animal welfare led her to wolves – and to Raincoast.

    Read More Episode 6: Wolf research and conservation with Chelsea GreerContinue

  • Astrid Vik Stronen in the snow and ice on Moon Lake in January, with ski goggles and icicles dangling from her toque and scarf.
    Raincoast Radio

    Episode 5: Wolf genetics and ecology with Astrid Vik Stronen

    2025 March 32025 September 10

    In our fifth Of wolves and women episode, Astrid Vik Stronen delves into the fascinating world of conservation genetics, revealing how this field can guide wildlife protection amidst rapid environmental change.

    Read More Episode 5: Wolf genetics and ecology with Astrid Vik StronenContinue

  • Shelley Alexander kneels over some remains in the field with stunning snow covered mountains looming in the background.
    Raincoast Radio

    Episode 4: The science and ethics of tracking wolves with Shelley Alexander

    2025 February 242026 May 29

    In our fourth Of wolves and women episode, Shelley Alexander reminds us that science, when divorced from ethics, fails to consider the whole picture.

    Read More Episode 4: The science and ethics of tracking wolves with Shelley AlexanderContinue

  • A grey and white wolf stands on the tree line looking out over the grass and meadow flowers.
    Raincoast Radio

    Episode 3: Wolves, biodiversity, and food security with Susan Bragdon

    2025 February 172025 September 10

    In our third Of wolves and women episode, Susan Bragdon reveals what her observations uncovered about the role of female wolves.

    Read More Episode 3: Wolves, biodiversity, and food security with Susan BragdonContinue

  • A wolf lies down on a gentle slope in the snow and looks out over the low area.
    Raincoast Radio

    Episode 2: Wolf social behaviour with Jane Packard 

    2025 February 102025 September 10

    In our second Of wolves and women episode, Jane Packard discusses the importance of learning to see the world through the eyes of another being – whether two-legged or four-legged.

    Read More Episode 2: Wolf social behaviour with Jane Packard Continue

  • Wolves walk out onto a muddy flat during a low tide, on the central coast, surrounded by giant forests and some eagles or hawks flap in the foreground.
    Tracking Raincoast

    The science and ethics of wolf conservation

    2025 January 32025 January 3

    Marked by a long history of persecution and astonishing resilience, wolves continue to be in the crosshairs of both the public and policymakers.

    Read More The science and ethics of wolf conservationContinue

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