Us and Wolverines?

Question

Hi, I'm an Aussie moving to Canada soon and have always been facinated by Wolverines (not to the point where I want to be bitten by one!!). So they're not a bear and they're not a badger that much is true. Has anyone had any experience of them? What are they like? Characterwise. Thanks

Answer 1

The Wolverine is a fearsome looking creature that you will seldom-never encounter in the woods.
The animal is 3-4' long and brown, has very big feet for walking on snow and is only located in colder regions of North America.
They eat carrion, spray musk scent on the uneaten food and bury the rest for a later meal.
The musk smell is awful, as they are related to ferrets/weasels.
Wolverines serve the same purpose in the Canadian ecosystem as the vulture does in the lower 48.
They prefer the solitary life of a burrow in the ground.

Answer 2

The wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the Mustelidae or weasel family (the Giant Otter is largest overall), and is the only species currently classified in the genus Gulo (meaning "glutton"). It is also called the Glutton or Carcajou. Some authors recognize two subspecies: the Old World form Gulo gulo gulo and the New World form G. g. luscus. A third subspecies limited to Vancouver Island (G. g. vancouverensis) is also occasionally described. However craniomorphic evidence suggests that the Vancouver Island wolverines are properly included within G. g. luscus.

The wolverine is a stocky and muscular animal, considered carnivorous but known on occasion to eat plant material.[2] It has glossy brown hair with stripes of dull yellow along the sides. Its fur is long and dense and does not retain much water, making it very resistant to frost that is common in the wolverine's cold habitat. (For these reasons, the fur has been traditionally popular among hunters and trappers as a lining in jackets and parkas). The adult wolverine is about the size of a medium dog, with a length usually ranging from 65-87 cm (25-34 inches), a tail of 17-26 cm (7-10 inches), and weight of 10-25 kg (22-55 lb). Males are as much as 30 percent larger than the females. In appearance the wolverine resembles a small bear with a long tail. It has been known to give off a very strong, extremely unpleasant odor, giving rise to the nicknames "skunk bear" and "nasty cat." Wolverines, as well as other mustilidae, possess a special upper molar in the back of the mouth that is rotated 90 degrees, or sideways. This special characteristic allows wolverines to tear off meat from prey or carrion that has been frozen solid and also to crush bones which enables the wolverine to extract marrow.

Answer 3

The official description has been given so here is the nitty gritty.

Wolverines are in animals that are incredibly powerful for there size. Most other predators steer clear of them and their nasty tempers. They have a nasty habit of finding meat and then smearing it with their scent gland (all mustellids have a musk glands including skunks). This makes it unpalatable for other carnivores so the wolverine then does not have to share it.

They are above all else known for their viciousness andability to fight animals much larger and win. They are tenacious to say the least.

Answer 4

Hinterland Who's Who - Wolverine
http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=108

You may also want to check with one of our local zoo's depending on where you're moving to.