What is labrador wolf?

The Labrador wolf, also known as the Newfoundland wolf, was a subspecies of the grey wolf native to Newfoundland and Labrador in eastern Canada. They were known to be smaller and more slender than other grey wolf subspecies, with a lighter coat color that ranged from gray to white.

Labrador wolves primarily fed on small mammals such as beavers, hares, and rodents, as well as larger prey like caribou and moose. They were also known to scavenge on carrion and occasionally prey on livestock, which led to conflict with settlers and the government.

Unfortunately, the Labrador wolf was declared extinct in the wild in the early 20th century due to hunting, trapping, and habitat loss. The last known specimen in captivity died in 1941, marking the end of the Labrador wolf subspecies. Today, they only exist in preserved museum specimens and historical records.