Magdalenia - Fernando Moran In Memoriam

Fernando Morán

Veterinarian & Conservationist

A renowned veterinarian from Salinas, Asturias, conservationist and hunter, dedicated his career to produce wildlife. His expertise spans European bison preservation and biodiversity initiatives, reflecting his leadership in global conservation efforts and his role as founder of Wild Squares Ltd. to recover the wildlife that 10,000 years ago inhabited Magdalenia, that is, the Iberian Peninsula and the south of France, and after already destroyed in Spain and Portugal, survived the Neolithic invasion in his Doggerland hunting ground located between Scotland, Holland and Denmark.

Roberto Hartasánchez, president of FAPAS, Benigno Varillas and Fernando Morán on the day of the year 2005 in which they met for the first time and planned the reintroduction of European bison in the Sierra del Cuera, Llanes, Asturias.

Fernando Morán was member of:

IUCN/SSC Bison Specialist Group/Europe

Member of the European Bison Specialist Group – European Bison Survival Commission/Europe

European Bison Conservation Center in Spain – Director

European Bison Conservation Center Worldwide- EBCC – Board Member

Wild Bison project

Wild Takh project – Conservation of the Wild Horse Przewalski

Wild Sea project on the Cantabrian coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

Fernando Morán with Alex Hohne, who together with the also South African, Jessica Hohne, are the owners of the hunting reserve with European bison *El Encinarejo*, in the Andalusian mountain range of Andújar. (Photo ©: Benigno Varillas, 2025).

European Bison Project El Encinarejo- Andújar – Veterinary

2025). European Bison Project Val do Feitoso, Monfortihno, Portugal. (Foto©: Benigno Varillas, 2025).

European Bison Project El Allozar – C Real. Veterinarian (Foto©: Benigno Varillas, 2023).

Caballo salvaje Proyecto Cándalo – Cáceres. Veterinarian

European Bison Project La Serreta – Segovia. Veterinarian

European Bison Project Los Porretales – Segovia. Veterinarian (Foto©: Benigno Varillas, 2024).

European Bison Project Las Hoyadas – Segovia. Veterinarian

Teverga NZ Prehistory Park of European Bison, Asturias – Veterinarian

Bisonte Park, Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid, Veterinarian.

Large Herbivore Group UK

Sea Conservation – Alnitak – Cantabrian Sea Project

Andre Hoffmann, Fernando Morán and Benigno Varillas visiting El Encinarejo bison reserve in Andújar, Jaén. November 2025.

Fernando Morán’s Legacy in Numbers

Explore key figures that showcase Fernando Morán’s profound impact on wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation.

15 Years working in rewilding actions

Initiatives like the “Wild Bison” and “Wild Sea” projects reflect his leadership in species protection.

12 Bison and Tarpan reserves in Spain and Portugal

More than 10,000 Hectares dedicated to rewilding with bison and wild horses in Spain and Portugal.

190 reintroduced wild large herbivores

Initiatives like the Wild Bison and Wild Sea projects reflect his leadership in species protection.

Honoring Fernando Morán’s Conservation Legacy

Discover Fernando Morán’s journey and his pivotal role in wildlife protection and biodiversity preservation.

The Impact of a Visionary Veterinarian in Wildlife Conservation

Learn how Fernando Morán’s leadership in projects like Wild Bison and Wild Sea advanced species protection globally.
(Foto©: Benigno Varillas, 2024).

A Lifelong Commitment to Biodiversity and Endangered Species

This profile details Fernando Morán’s extensive work with the IUCN/SSC Bison Specialist Group and his global conservation initiatives. (Foto©: Benigno Varillas, 2024).