Arctic wolves (Canis lupus arctos) are listed as Least Concern.
Sources
- Species | Protecting Wildlife | World Wildlife Fund (worldwildlife.org)
- https://www.ifaw.org/animals/arctic-wolf (ifaw.org)
- https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/wildlife/Arctic_animals/arctic_wolf.php (coolantarctica.com)
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