And the Estimated numbers of the Wolverines in the Wild?
2006-08-20 07:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The wolverine is the largest member of the family 'Mustelidae' which also contains weasels, stoats, otters, mink and many others.
Wolverines are carniverous, eating just about anything they come across. They are very strong for their size and have been known to kill animals as large as moose.
Wolverines are sometimes called 'stink bears' because of their strong, musty odour.
Wolverine numbers in the wild are not known, but their numbers are thought to be low, and they have been listed as an endagered speicies since 2003. Hunting and a reduction of habitat are thought to be the main cause for the drop in wolverine numbers.
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2006-08-20 08:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by ukstubby 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a from the Mustelidae, so related to weasles, stoats and minks. It will anything it can get it teeth on, animal or vegetable,and pound for pound is probably one of the most ferocious animals on the planet.
I can't find anything on actual populations, but it is considered endangered across most of it's range (northern Americas, Europe and Asia) mainly because of over hunting and habitat disturbance.
2006-08-20 08:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A wolverine is in the weasel family. It is omnivorous and will eat anything.
2006-08-20 13:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by Isis-sama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Charles X. Xavier.
2006-08-20 08:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋