Canada Culture Project

THE WOLVERINE
The wolverine is not related to the wolf or the bear. It is a member of the weasel family.

This animal is found throughout Canada, including the Arctic region.
The wolverine eats mice, rats and other small mammals, birds and eggs. In winter it eats reindeer and and other large prey. It will fight other wolverines to defend its territory.

The thick coat of brown fur protects it from the freezing cold temperatures. Its large feet help it move across the soft snow. There are five long sharp claws on each foot.
Wolverines are good climbers and often rest in trees. They jump on their prey from trees or rocks.

Wolverines can live up to 13 years. They are not yet an endangered species, but their numbers are declining.