What is spanish lobo?

The Spanish lobo, also known as the Iberian wolf or Canis lupus signatus, is a subspecies of the grey wolf that is native to the Iberian Peninsula in Spain and Portugal. It is considered to be one of the most endangered wolf subspecies in the world, with only an estimated 2,000 individuals remaining in the wild.

The Spanish lobo is a medium to large-sized wolf, with males weighing up to 80 kilograms and females up to 50 kilograms. It has a distinctive coat color, with a dark brown or blackish-gray dorsal stripe and lighter beige or gray underparts. It also has longer legs and a narrower skull compared to other grey wolf subspecies.

Like other wolves, the Spanish lobo is a social animal that lives in packs. It primarily feeds on wild ungulates such as deer and wild boar, but will also eat smaller prey such as rabbits and rodents.

The Spanish lobo has been facing threats from habitat loss, persecution, and hybridization with domestic dogs. Conservation efforts are being undertaken to protect this subspecies, including re-introduction programs and strict legal protections.