how many wild wolves are living in afghanistan

The best available estimate is about 1,000 wild wolves in Afghanistan, based on the International Wolf Center’s summary of the IUCN Canid Specialist Group estimate. That source also says the population trend is decreasing.

Quick Scoop

Wolves are still present in parts of Afghanistan, but reliable nationwide counts are hard because of limited surveys and difficult field conditions. Older wildlife surveys in Afghanistan documented gray wolves in remote mountain areas such as Nuristan, showing they do persist in the wild.

What that means

• Estimated number: about 1,000.

• Trend: decreasing.

• Evidence base: camera-trap and field survey findings, plus conservation-group summaries.

Bottom line

There is no exact census, but the most cited estimate points to roughly one thousand wild wolves living in Afghanistan today.