The Hokkaido Wolf
Canis lupus hattai
Extinct 1889
From the series Extinction Portraits
Graphite on paper
11" x 9" framed
2007
The Hokkaido Wolf is an extinct subspecies of the Gray Wolf, which was deliberately driven to extinction by human beings. The Japanese Meiji government considered the wolves a threat to the ranching plans they had for the island of Hokkaido, so set poisoned baits for them. They became extinct quite soon after, also due in part to habitat disruption.
(click image to enlarge)
Extinct 1889
From the series Extinction Portraits
Graphite on paper
11" x 9" framed
2007
The Hokkaido Wolf is an extinct subspecies of the Gray Wolf, which was deliberately driven to extinction by human beings. The Japanese Meiji government considered the wolves a threat to the ranching plans they had for the island of Hokkaido, so set poisoned baits for them. They became extinct quite soon after, also due in part to habitat disruption.
(click image to enlarge)
