Key Information
Wolverines
| Species | Gulo gulo luscus, Gulu gulo gulo |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Length | 26 to 44 inches |
| Height | 14 to 18 inches |
| Weight | 15 to 61 lb |
| Lifespan | 8 to 10 years (in the wild) |
| Classification | Mammalia > Carnivora > Mustelidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Threatened (Vulnerable in Europe) |
| Habitat | Forests in the north |
Learning Point
- The wolverine, is a strong, agile and powerful animal for its size, and is in the same category as weasels, otters and badgers. They are generally not threatened, though they are on the decline in parts of Europe.
Project
- Draw a wolverine in the arctic forests.
- Overview
- X-Ray
Location
| Places | Northern Europe and Asia, North America (Canada and USA) |
Fun Facts
- Wolverines are solitary animals, but some males may have two or three females with which they have young.
- Wolverines are able to move things heavier than themselves, and are prepared to stand and fight against bigger animals.
- The fur of wolverines is able to repel water and frost, and for a long time was used to line the clothes of arctic explorers.
- Wolverines make dens in the snow during the winter, and use them until as late as May, raising their young inside them.
Past Lessons
| 45 | August 24, 2022 | (North America) |
| 137 | July 31, 2024 | (North America) |