Wolf Abundance - Riding Mountain

The wolf population in Riding Mountain National Park is monitored through track counts that are conducted each winter according to methods established by Canadian Wildlife Service in the 1970’s. Wolves are the top predator in Riding Mountain National Park and monitoring their numbers assists in determining their long-term sustainability in the park.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:25 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:25 (UTC)
contact_email Doug.Bergeson@pc.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published 2017-10-01 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["loup ordinaire de l’est", "Canis lupus", "décompte des pistes", "mortalité", "Service canadien de la faune", "Manitoba"], "en": ["Timber Wolf", "Canis lupus", "track counts", "mortality", "Canadian Wildlife Service", "Manitoba"]}
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title_fr Abondance de loups - Mont-Riding
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