Author: Joaquim Pedro Ferreira
Grupo Lobo
The Grupo Lobo's mission is to work towards the conservation of the wolf and its ecosystem in Portugal and to foster interest in the wolf and related sciences through public awareness.
It is also the purpose of this Association to develop efforts to establish the legal, ecological and socio-economic conditions essential for the effective conservation of the national wolf population.
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Signatus Program
The conservation of a species implies knowledge of the factors that influence it, and the implementation of measures that mitigate or eliminate these factors that threaten the viability of its populations, so that the danger of extinction of the species is considerably reduced. To this end, the Signatus Program was developed in 1987, representing a multidisciplinary approach established to contribute to a wolf conservation plan in Portugal.
Research
To promote and carry out technical and scientific projects and studies, particularly in the fields of biology and anthropology, leading to a better understanding of the wolf and human‑wolf interactions.
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Environmental Education and Awareness
Disseminating accurate information about this much‑misunderstood and persecuted predator, particularly through actions carried out at the Iberian Wolf Recovery Center.
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Promoting Practical Conservation Measures
Contributing to a genuine conservation policy, not only for this canine species but also for Portuguese Natural Heritage in general, as exemplified by the Livestock Guardian Dog Program.
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Author: Miguel Mendes
Author: Mónica Sampaio
Author: Mónica Sampaio
The Iberian Wolf
The Iberian Wolf, the subspecies that inhabits the Iberian Peninsula, has the scientific name Canis lupus signatus and was described in 1907 by the Spanish zoologist Angel Cabrera. It differs from the wolf that inhabits the rest of Europe essentially by being smaller and by the coloration of its fur, which is more yellowish-brown. In addition, it has stronger colors and a different color pattern on its face and muzzle. It is estimated that around 2000 wolves survive in the Iberian Peninsula, of which 300 are in Portuguese territory.
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Iberian Wolf Recovery Center
The Iberian Wolf Recovery Center (CRLI) was created by Grupo Lobo in 1987 with the aim of providing a suitable captive environment for wolves that cannot live in the wild: animals that are victims of traps, illegal captivity, or from other parks and zoos.
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Environmental Education
In accordance with the objectives defined in the Signatus Program, the Lobo Group has given special attention to environmental awareness and education, participating in and carrying out various activities that involve the public in the knowledge and conservation of the wolf. This makes it possible to foster a change in behaviors and attitudes towards biodiversity conservation, particularly that of the Iberian Wolf.
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Livestock Guardian Dog Program
Livestock guardian dogs have been used by shepherds for thousands of years and are part of the traditional herding system used in Portugal. The Lobo Group aims to contribute to the conservation of the Iberian Wolf in Portugal by recovering and promoting the correct use of national dog breeds as an effective way to protect livestock, reducing damage caused by wolves and thus increasing tolerance towards this predator.
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Donations will be used for research, environmental education, and conservation efforts for this endangered species.
The wolf in Portugal has a past, is still present, and deserves a future!
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