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Israel

Israel at a glance

Main prey for wolves here are hares, livestock and carrion (dead animals).  Wolf range is approximately 60 percent of the map shown.  Range lines are not depicted.

Species Information

Species
Common Name: gray wolf
Latin Name: Canis lupus

Subspecies 1
Common Name:
Latin Name: Canis lupus arabs

Subspecies 2
Common Name:
Latin Name: Canis lupus pallipes

Current Wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: About 150-200
Population trend: Decreasing
Legal protection: Full protection (no exceptions)

Most recent wolf data available: 2007