Wolverines on average weigh 20-55 lb but can reach at least 71lb
fur that is hydrophobic which keeps frost off
part of the mustelid family
Prey species include porcupines, squirrels, beavers, marmots, rabbits,voles, mice, shrews, lemmings, caribou, roe deer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, sheep, moose, and elk.
scientific name: Gulo Gulo
may be preyed on by a wolves
females are picky about birthing place and due to climate change have less space because the female wants to have her babies in the snow
nicknamed skunk bear because of anal scent gland
scent glands in their feet
hard to maintain in captivity
the probability of a wolverine having babies in captivity is more rare than a polar bear or panda
a wolverine helps it's ecosystem by eating dead animals and it can help population control
human's impact the wolverine because a wolverine needs a lot of space to live and when people spread out over mountains and other snowy areas the wolverines either get attacked by humans or flee because they fear humans
Each wolverine has it's own chest markings
feet push off with front and back
keep ākitsā 10ft below snow
territory: 500 sq mi for 1 male and 2 or 3 females
4mph on average when traveling
Gestation period: 30-50 days