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UNIT
7
Biodiversity and the history of life on Earth
THE IBERIAN WOLF, AN ENDANGERED
SPECIES
Natural Science 1. Secondary Education
UNIT
UNIDAD
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The iberian wolf, an endangered species
The situation of the Iberian Wolf in the Iberian Peninsula
• In some autonomous communities the Iberian Wolf is
categorised as an endangered species ….
• …in other communities it is considered a near
threatened species, and in some cases even
hunting is allowed.
Natural Science 1. Secondary Education
UNIT
UNIDAD
7
3
The iberian wolf, an endangered species
Characteristics of the Iberian Wolf
• It lives in different ecosystems: woods, mountains, deserts,….
• It feeds on different prey such as deer, hares, mice,…...
Natural Science 1. Secondary Education
UNIT
UNIDAD
7
3
The iberian wolf, an endangered species
Risk factors for the Iberian Wolf
• Owing to the lack of prey in rural areas, the wolf attacks cattle…
• … This means significant economic loss for cattle farmers.
Natural Science 1. Secondary Education
UNIT
UNIDAD
7
3
The iberian wolf, an endangered species
Risk factors for the Iberian Wolf
In this situation the factors that endanger the species are: :
• Use of poison and traps.
• Increase in poaching.
• Refusal on the part of the population in
rural areas.
Natural Science 1. Secondary Education
UNIT
UNIDAD
7
3
The iberian wolf, an endangered species
Risk factors for the Iberian Wolf
Other types of risk factors for the wolf’s ecosystem are:
• Road building.
• Excessive urbanisation.
• Fires.
Natural Science 1. Secondary Education
UNIT
UNIDAD
7
3
The iberian wolf, an endangered species
Some measures to protect the Iberian Wolf
• Promoting awareness campaigns in rural areas to educate people about the importance
of protecting the Iberian Wolf.
• Compensating cattle farmers financially for their dead cattle.
• Protecting its ecosystem.
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Natural Science 1. Secondary Education