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SPECIES PROFILE
Wolverine (Gulo gulo)
Gulo
IUCN STATUS
Vulnerable
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Scandinavia, Russia
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Remote mountains, tundra
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Mustelidae
GENUS
Gulo
📋 Description
SIZE
80-110 cm body, 10-25 kg
COLORATION
Dark brown, light stripes
ADAPTATIONS
Powerful, scavenges, climbs well
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Remote mountains, tundra
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Scandinavia, Russia
REPRODUCTION
2-4 kits, 1 litter every 2 years
DIET DETAILS
Reindeer, carrion, small mammals
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Persecution, climate change
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The wolverine is the largest mustelid and can take down prey much larger than itself. It has a reputation for ferocity.
2
It is a symbol of wilderness and is slowly recovering in Scandinavia.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Dovrefjell Norway
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Extremely rare; look for in remote northern mountains.
