WOLVERINE
Mammal    -    Vertebrate    -    Carnivore
Male:   Wolverine
Female:  Angeline
Young:  Kit, Whelp
WOLVERINE
  • Are found throughout Canada, Europe, parts of North America and the Arctic Circle.  They live in forests and mountainous regions.
  • Eat mice, rats and other small mammals, birds and eggs.  They prefer to scavenge the kills of other animals, such as wolves and bears. 
  • Are the largest member of the weasel family.
  • Are a near threatened species due to hunting and habitat loss.
  • Are closely related to the weasel.
  • Have large teeth, powerful jaws in order to crush bones and eat meat that has been frozen.  
  • Have long, sharp and powerful claws to climb trees, catch prey and defend itself against its predators.
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