Iberian Wolves are fully protected and classified as an endangered species at national level in Portugal. In Spain, Wolves are protected by international laws, but this protection framework is not effective at national level because of the regional administration fragmentation.

Is the Iberian wolf going extinct in Spain?

Iberian wolfVulnerable (IUCN 3.1)Scientific classificationKingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata

How many wolves are in Spain?

The official estimates count 2,500 wolves in Spain, based on reproductive individuals.