WOLVERINES BY JOSEPH
The wolverine’s length is 31 to 44 in. The wolverine’s weight is 25 to 55 lbs. The wolverine’s color is a glassy dark brown fur. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The wolverine can live up to 10 to 12 years. LIFESPAN
Wolverines are carnivores. That means they eat meat. Wolverines eat deer and rabbits. EATING HABITS/DIET
Fewer than 500 wolverines remain in the United States. 32 wolverines are successfully breeding. POPULATION
They live in the lower 48 states. They also like to live close to scattered trees. HABITAT/RANGE
Claws help the wolverine hold its prey. Teeth help the wolverine tear open meat. Camouflage helps the wolverine hide to catch food. ADAPTATIONS
Male wolverines can weigh over 70lbs. Wolverines need snow and ice to live. FUN FACTS
Wolverines are endangered because of global warming. Wolverines are also endangered because of trapping. ENDANGERED BECAUSE
Defenders of the Wild REFERENCE