There
are currently no established wolf populations in Switzerland, however
due to close proximity of a viable wolf populations in France, Italy
and Germany, wolves are slowly moving into the country.
Species Information
Species
Common Name: gray wolf
Latin Name:
Canis lupus
Subspecies
Common Name:
Latin Name:
Canis lupus lupus
Current Wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: Possibly 15-20
Population trend: Unkown
Legal protection: Full protection, but because of depredations on
livestock, wolves are illegally killed as fast as they enter the country.
