Wolverine

Wolverines resemble a small bear, but they're actually related to Minks, Weasels, Badgers, River Otters, and Sea Otters. They have a large head and stocky body (26-34 in), short legs, large paws, and a bushy tail (7-10 in). They have dark brown fur with pale golden-brown stripes along the side of their body and pale fur around their eyes and snout.

Wolverines are solitary animals that roam large distances in search of food. They can be found in northern Canada and the Arctic as well as above the treeline in the Rocky Mountains.

Wolverines have very strong teeth and jaws and can bite through fresh and frozen meat and bones.

Did you know? Wolverines have strong family ties. The young kits stay with their mother for up to 2 years and the fathers interact with their young even when they're full grown.

See Also: Badger, Porcupine, Raccoon, Striped Skunk

Hard - can be difficult to spot. They may be few in number or not readily visible (for example, underground).

Forests are large areas of trees growing close together.

Grasslands are large open areas covered with grasses. They have very few trees or shrubs. This habitat includes prairies and tundra.