
Wolverine - Wikipedia
Anatomically, the wolverine is an elongated animal that is low to the ground. With strong limbs, broad and rounded head, small eyes and short rounded ears, it most closely resembles a …
Wolverine | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 27, 2025 · Wolverine, member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) that lives in cold northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia, especially in timbered areas. It resembles a small, …
Wolverine - National Wildlife Federation
It is the largest land-living species in the weasel family, or mustelids. The wolverine usually weighs between 17 and 40 pounds, stands up to 1.5 feet tall, and is generally 33 to 44 inches …
Wolverine, facts and information | National Geographic
Dec 29, 2023 · With brownish-black colorations, long claws and teeth, and a formidable reputation, the wolverine walks around with the swagger of a flattened bear. However, this …
Wolverine: Facts, Habitat, and Unique Adaptations | See The Wild
Found across the northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, these fierce animals thrive in harsh, snowy environments. Known for their strength and ferocity, wolverines can take down …
Wolverine Animal Facts - Gulo gulo - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · The wolverine is an animal with a stocky, muscular build that has drawn obvious comparisons to a miniature bear. Other important features include short but powerful limbs, …
Wolverine - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. The wolverine has a reputation for ferocity and …
General Characteristics - The Wolverine Foundation
Jan 24, 2025 · The wolverine is the largest terrestrial member of the family Mustelidae. Its appearance is somewhat bear-like, although movement and associated behavior are distinctly …
What is a wolverine? Meet a keystone predator of the North
With a build resembling a small bear crossed with a badger, the wolverine is a muscular mammal built for endurance. It has a broad head, powerful limbs, and crampon-like claws that help it …
North American Wolverine - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Overview The wolverine is the largest terrestrial member of the family Mustelidae, with adult males weighing 12 to 18 kilograms (kg) (26 to 40 pounds (lb)) and adult females weighing 8 to …