Canada Post has issued a new stamp series highlighting wolves and their role as a keystone species in the ecosystem.

The stamps feature close-up images of wolves in Canadian landscapes. The booklet also includes photographs of coastal grey wolves on Vancouver Island.

Wolves help support ecosystem health and biodiversity. They are known for their co-operative hunting and shared responsibility for raising young. Their strong senses allow them to detect prey from almost two kilometres away.

The series features four wolf types:

Grey wolf (Canis lupus): Canada’s largest and most widespread wolf. It is found across the country except in the Maritimes.

Eastern wolf (Canis sp. cf. lycaon): A federally listed at-risk species found mainly in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario and southwestern Quebec.

Arctic grey wolf (Canis lupus arctos): A nomadic hunter adapted to Canada’s northern climate.

Coastal grey wolf (Canis lupus crassodon): A strong swimmer found along Canada’s Pacific coast and nearby islands.

Andrew Perro designed the stamps. Michelle Valberg, John E. Marriott, Ejaz Khan, Michael Runtz, and Steve Dunsford provided the photography.

The stamps and collectibles are available through Canada Post and at select postal outlets across Canada.