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The largest land mustelid is the wolverine! Learn more wolverine facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!Scientific Name: Gulo guloRange: polar regions of...
The wolverine animal (Gulo gulo) is a fascinating and often misunderstood animal. Often associated with fierceness and aggression, this solitary predator roams the remote forests and tundras of the Northern Hemisphere, from Alaska and Canada to Scandinavia and Russia.
Wolverines have unique coloration patterns on their face, neck, and chest that can allow researchers to identify individual animals based on photos showing the patterns. Their short legs, plantigrade gait and large, five-toed paws facilitate movement through deep snow.
As a wolverine walks, its paw spreads out to almost twice its size, making it easier to walk on snow, like built-in snowshoes. "Gulo gulo," the scientific name for the wolverine, comes from the Latin "gulo," which means "glutton." Wolverines have a special kind of upper molar, which is rotated 90 degrees and allows it to tear apart flesh quickly.
23 Οκτ 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.
29 Δεκ 2023 · Animals. Photo Ark. Wolverine. Common Name: Wolverine. Scientific Name: Gulo gulo. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 13 years. Size: Head and body: 26 to 34...
The scientific name of this animal comes from the Latin gula, meaning gullet or throat, perhaps due to its voracious appetite. It is where we get the English word glutton. It is the only living member of the genus Gulo, but several extinct members are known from the fossil record dating as far back as five million years ago.
