Wolverine
Geography: Canada (?), Yukon(?)
Date: Collected on March 17, 1983; acquired circa June 29, 1994
Dimensions:length=38; width=18; height=17 inches
Taxonomy
- Attributes
- Objects
- Taxonomy
- Kingdom:
Animalia
- Phylum:
Chordata
- Class:
Mammalia
- Order:
Carnivora
- Family:
Mustelidae
- Genus:
Gulo
- SpecificEpithet:
gulo
Object number: 102706
DescriptionThe wolverine is a large member of the weasel family (Mustelidae). It is related to skunks, weasels, otters, martens, fishers, and badgers. Like other mustelids, the wolverine possesses glands with heavy-scented fluid used for marking and defense. The wolverine is strong and ferocious; it will defend its food against a wolf or even a grizzly bear. The wolverine tracks its prey by its well developed sense of smell. Primarily a scavenger, the wolverine is an omnivore consuming a wide range of plants and animals.
