Wolverine - Wikipedia
WEBThe wolverine (/ ˈ w ʊ l v ə r iː n / WUUL-və-reen, US also / ˌ w ʊ l v ə ˈ r iː n / WUUL-və-REEN; [4] Gulo gulo), also called the carcajou or quickhatch (from East Cree, kwiihkwahaacheew), is the largest land-dwelling member of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. [2]
Mustelidae - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mustelidae (/ mʌˈstɛlɪdiː /; [2] from Latin mustela, weasel) are a diverse family of carnivoran mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, polecats, martens, grisons, and wolverines.
Gigantic wolverines, otters the size of wolves: fossils offer fresh ...
WEBJun 21, 2020 · Two of them were gigantic: Sivaonyx hendeyi was an otter the size of a wolf (around 40 kg) and Plesiogulo aff. monspesulanus was a leopard-size (about 65 kg) relative of living wolverines. Both are...
Wolverine | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Wolverine, member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) that lives in cold northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia, especially in timbered areas. It resembles a small, squat, broad bear, with short legs, short ears, a bushy tail, long and sharp semi-retractile claws, and strong teeth.
Gigantic wolverines, otters the size of wolves: Fossils offer fresh ...
WEBJun 22, 2020 · Two of them were gigantic: Sivaonyx hendeyi was an otter the size of a wolf (around 40 kg) and Plesiogulo aff. monspesulanus was a leopard-size (about 65 kg) relative of living wolverines. Both...
Wolverine - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. The wolverine has a reputation for ferocity and strength out of proportion to its size, with the documented ability to kill prey many times larger than itself.
Wolverine, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBDec 29, 2023 · What is a wolverine? With brownish-black colorations, long claws and teeth, and a formidable reputation, the wolverine walks around with the swagger of a flattened bear. However, this animal is...
When giant mustelids roamed South Africa | UCT News
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Fossils described by scientists from UCT and Iziko Museums shed light on the world 5 million years ago when giant otters and wolverines ranged South Africa’s West Coast.
Africa: Gigantic Wolverines, Otters the Size of Wolves - Fossils …
WEBThree mustelid species were found at Langebaanweg five million years ago. Two of them were gigantic: Sivaonyx hendeyi was an otter the size of a wolf (around 40 kg) and Plesiogulo aff....
Wolverine Facts - Animal Facts Encyclopedia
WEBOct 11, 2016 · The wolverine is the largest member of the weasel family, which includes an assortment of very tough, often aggressive carnivores. Burly and bear-like, wolverines are about as big as a medium sized dog, about 3 feet long, and 30 to 50 pounds.