Persecution is the main reason for the decline of Egypt's highly endangered wolf population. Main prey for wolves in this country are hares and domestic livestock. Wolf range is approximately 90% of the map shown. Range lines are not depicted.
Species Information
Species
Common Name: gray wolf
Latin Name:
Canis lupus
Subspecies
Common Name: Egyptian wolf
Latin Name:
Canis lupus lupaster
Current Wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: about 30-50
Population trend: Stable/Decreasing
Legal protection: No protection
