Analysis shows Southeast Alaska wolves are not subspecies

University of Alaska Fairbanks Professor Matthew Cronin has published a paper in the Journal of Heredity concluding the Southeast Alaska’s wolves are not a separate subspecies.

“My study provides extensive genetic data. That, along with literature published by other scientists, does not support the assertion that these wolves are a subspecies,” Cronin said. “This is noteworthy because the Alexander Archipelago wolf and the wolves on Prince of Wales Island are currently being considered for listing as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.” Cronin said DNA tests and other markers do not support a distinct subspecies listing.

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