The wolverine, scientifically known as Gulo gulo, is a solitary creature often seen hunting alone both day and night. Its fur is primarily a dark brown color, but it features a distinctive white spot on its forehead. Despite its somewhat clumsy appearance, the wolverine is incredibly agile and can run at impressive speeds.
Climbing is not a new skill for the weasel family, but the wolverine excels in aquatic abilities that few other weasels can match. It is also the largest member of the Mustelidae family.
This snow-dwelling weasel prefers to hunt small rodents but also enjoys eating birds, frogs, and plants. Occasionally, they attempt to catch larger prey, such as reindeer. Their preferred hunting strategy is ambush.
The fur of the wolverine is quite beautiful: it is long and soft; ice crystals do not cling to its coat, keeping it warm and dry at all times. The Eskimo people highly favor wolverine fur for making outerwear.
The breeding season occurs from July to August. After 8-9 months, females give birth to 1-4 kits in a nest lined with fur and vegetation, hidden discreetly among rocks.
After 5 months, the young wolverines can survive independently, but they do not reach maturity until they are about two years old.
Wolverines primarily inhabit Northern Europe, North America, and Northern Asia. An adult male has a body length of about 1 meter (not including the tail) and weighs around 19 kg.
