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Denmark at a glance
Wolves are slowly repopulating Denmark. The species returned to Denmark in 2012 and by 2017 had a confirmed pack. A female settled in west Jutland in 2017. This website contains additional information about the wolf population in Denmark.
This page features recent wolf sightings in Denmark.
Species Information
Species
Common Name: gray wolf
Latin Name: Canis lupus
Subspecies
Latin Name: Canis lupus lupus
Current Wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: Approximately 10 to 15.
Year of most recent census: 2019
Population trend: Stable
Most recent wolf data available: 2019
Human Relationships
Recovery and Management
Ecology
Related Links and Information
Ulveatlas – The Atlas of Denmark’s wolves – provides comprehensive data about wolves in Denmark.
