What poison looks like

POISONed WOLF

Wolf carcass poisoned by strychnine being fed on by many other scavengers. It was seen two days in a row completely eaten up so not recovered.

How many animals died after eating this wolf?

Compound 1080 Use

These are the approximate areas where Compound 1080 was used in 2020 (Municipal Districts or Counties shown). Although only one icon appears on the map, Compound 1080 was used in this jurisdiction at more than one location.

Approximately 2,000-3,000 tablets are placed into Alberta's landscape each year.

Many of these areas overlap with home ranges of rare and sensitive species, including Species at Risk.

Many of the areas where Compound 1080 is used, overlap with home ranges of rare and sensitive species, including Species at Risk.

Endangered Species Ranges