



Canis lupus signatus
The Iberian wolf is a special kind of wolf found in Spain and Portugal. They have beautiful fur and are known for their strong family bonds. These wolves love to roam in packs and are great hunters!
Habitat: Forests
The Iberian wolf has a distinctive yellowish-brown coat with dark markings, especially a dark streak along its tail and prominent dark stripes on its front legs. Its lips are white, contrasting with its often reddish-brown muzzle, making it visually distinct from other European wolves.




Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Each wolf pack defends a large territory from rivals.
Pups are born tiny, blind, and totally helpless.
Their howls help them talk to other wolves miles away!
These wolves are very shy and mostly avoid people.
Iberian wolf can detect prey from far distances because of its incredibly powerful sense of smell that helps them hunt.
Iberian wolf can move almost silently through dense forests because its soft paw pads help them creep up on prey.
Iberian wolf has amazing teamwork skills that help them coordinate with its pack to chase down large animals effectively.
Iberian wolves are expert hunters of wild hoofed animals and smaller creatures.

Cervus elaphus
A primary food source for wolf packs in their habitat.

Sus scrofa
Another large prey animal that provides sustenance.

Oryctolagus cuniculus
Smaller prey, important when large game is scarce.
Homo sapiens
Wolf populations depend on human conservation efforts.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Iberian wolves are wild animals, so it's best to admire them from a distance.
100-140 cm
20-40 kg
6-8 years
55 km/h
Iberian wolves are expert hunters of wild hoofed animals and smaller creatures.
Forests
Pursuit
4-6
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