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Wolverine

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Gulo gulo

Basic stats

Diet

Carrion, ungulates, small mammals, birds, and eggs

Habitat

Tundra, taiga, alpine forest, open grassland, and boreal shrub zones

Range

Northern Eurasia and North America

Size

Body length 65–105 cm; tail length 13–26 cm

Weight

9–30 kg

The wolverine is one of the largest mustelids, with a stocky body, broad head, small rounded ears, short powerful limbs, and a bushy tail. Its brown to brownish-black coat bears a yellow or golden stripe that passes from the head across each shoulder and joins near the rump. Five-toed feet and a semi-plantigrade stance distribute its weight over snow, while semi-retractable claws and powerful jaws assist climbing, hunting, and breaking bones. Males are substantially heavier than females. (Animal Diversity Web)

Wolverines occupy cold boreal and alpine regions of northern Eurasia and North America, including tundra, taiga, alpine forest, grassland, and shrub zones near or above the timberline. They are solitary, territorial, active throughout the year, and capable of traveling long distances across deep snow. Their opportunistic diet ranges from eggs and small mammals to large ungulates, but scavenged carcasses are especially important. Food is cached for later use and marked with scent, with cold conditions helping preserve stored meat. (Animal Diversity Web)

Quick answers

What does the Wolverine eat?
Carrion, ungulates, small mammals, birds, and eggs
What habitat does the Wolverine live in?
Tundra, taiga, alpine forest, open grassland, and boreal shrub zones
Where is the Wolverine found?
Northern Eurasia and North America
How big is the Wolverine?
Body length 65–105 cm; tail length 13–26 cm
How much does the Wolverine weigh?
9–30 kg
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