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Wolverine

Gulo gulo

Wolverine (Gulo gulo)Common

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Mammalcarnivore

The wolverine is a tough, solitary member of the weasel family, built like a small tank. It roams northern forests and tundras, packing surprising power for its size—this scrappy predator can take down animals much bigger than itself.

  • Strongest mustelid on land, despite its compact size.
  • Known for fierce defensive behavior when threatened.
  • Solitary hunter that avoids other wolverines outside mating season.
ForestTundraMountainNorth AmericaEuropeAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Gulo gulo
Habitat
Forest, Tundra, Mountain
Regions in this directory
North America, Europe, Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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