Species: Wolverine (Gulo gulo)

Information About

Wolverine

Quick Facts
Latin

Gulo gulo

Iñupiaq

qavvik, qapvik

Yup'ik

qavcik

Tlingit

nóoskw

Subspecies

Wolverine in Detail.
About

Wolverines Latin name means glutton because they eat just about everything. They are the largest member of the weasel family. Their fur is hydrophobic, meaning it sheds water very well. They have short legs and are very strong.

Steve Kroschel of Haines, AK is considered one of the leading wolverine experts in the world. He has successfully bred captive wolverines which is nigh impossible.

Diet

Moose, Caribou, Mountain Goat, Dall Sheep, Alaska Marmot, Hoary Marmot, Groundhog, Arctic Ground Squirrel, North American Porcupine, Snowshoe Hare, Northern Red-backed Vole, Southern Red-backed Vole or Gapper's Red-backed Vole, Meadow Vole, Tundra Vole, Long-tailed Vole, Yellow-cheeked Vole, Singing Vole

Gallery

Pictures of Wolverine.