<p>The Grupo Lobo is a non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1985 with the goal to contribute to the Conservation of Iberian Wolf and its habitat in Portugal.</p> <p>The wolf’s world distribution has been severely reduced. This situation led to great efforts to avoid extinction, as if we don’t act in a precise and positive way we risk the extinction on yet another animal species.</p> <p>Bearing in mind the population status of this carnivore in Iberian Peninsula, the Grupo Lobo, initiated, in 1987, a multidisciplinary project – <em>Signatus</em> Program – which aims to guarantee the wolf’s survival in Portugal through several actions grouped in three different areas:</p> <ul> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Public Awareness:</span> Divulge and spread correct information about this often misunderstood and persecuted predator</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Scientific Studies Support:</span> Promote and participate in scientific studies, namely on the biology and anthropology fields, that aim to a better knowledge about the wolf and the wolf-man interactions.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Promotion of Practical Conservation Measures</span>: Contribute to a true conservation politics, not only for the wolf but for the Natural Portuguese Heritage.</li> </ul>