Canis lupus signatus

🐺 Lobo ibérico / Iberian Wolf 🐺

The Iberian wolf, the subspecies inhabiting the Iberian Peninsula, has the scientific designation Canis lupus signatus and was described in 1907 by the Spanish zoologist Angel Cabrera. It differs from the wolves inhabiting the rest of Europe mainly by being smaller in size and having a more yellow-brownish fur coloration. Additionally, it has stronger colors and a different pattern of coloration on its face and muzzle.

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The Grupo Lobo is a non-governmental environmental association (NGO), independent and non-profit, founded on September 18, 1985, and recognized as a Public Utility organization in Portugal. As part of the Signatus Program, Grupo Lobo has initiated a strategy focused on informing the public opinion, supporting scientific studies, and promoting practical conservation measures.