Wolverines - Conservation
The numbers of Wolverines have declined due to hunting and fur trapping. Wolverines have almost disappeared in southeastern and south-central Canada. Wolverines are found in some parts of Scandinavia, and northern parts of the former Soviet Union. Hunting and trapping of Wolverines is prohibited in Quebec and Newfoundland.
Wolverines - Reproduction
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The Wolverine
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Wolverines breed between May and August. Males and females may re mate several times with various individuals. Wolverines give birth only once every two years. Before finally implanting, the embryo is in diapause for six months. The actual gestation period takes 30-50 days. Wolverine dams give birth and nurse their pups in snow dens that they build themselves. The young appear during January through April. After the female gives birth to the litter, she hides with her young. The mother defends her territory and protects it from intruders. The young Wolverines are separated from their mother after 8-10 weeks. When they reach the age of 1 year, they are adults. They are sexually mature at the age of 2 or 3.
Life Span: In the wild, Wolverines usually live up to 8-10 years. In captivity, Wolverines are known to live up to 17 years of age.
Wolverines - Conservation Links
Action Plan for the Conservation of Wolverines in Europe - PDF file with information concerning conservation of the species.
Animal Diversity Web - Wolverine - Learn about the range and behaviors of the ferocious Gulo gulo. Includes photographs.
Biogeography of Wolverine - Contains taxonomic classification of Gulo gulo.
Bryce Canyon National Park - Wolverine - Learn of the animal's natural history and find out why it no longer exists in the park.
California's Animals: Wolverines - Habitat Conservation Planning Branch about the Wolverine.
Endangered Species: Wolverines - Endangered species determination due for Wolverine.
Green Nature: Wolverines - Learn more about this endangered species.
Gulo Gulo - Status, and general description of the Wolverine.
Gulo Luscus - Read about physical characteristics, habitat, territory, conservation and reproduction.
NWT Wolverine - Description, distribution, population and size trends, habitat, biology, limiting factors, protection, and recovery.
Ontario Wolverines - A model for Wolverine conservation and recovery in Eastern Canada.
Population Ecology of Scandinavian Wolverines - The author of the article analyzes population viability.
Species at Risk - Wolverines - Information on distribution and population, description, habitat, biology, threats, protection, and references.
Status of the Wolverine (Gulo gulo) in Alberta - PDF page highlights the status of the species in Canada.
The Wolverine - Brief questions and answers on the Wolverine.
The Wolverine Foundation - For the interested public the Foundation wishes to introduce the Wolverine in a science-based context. For the interested science professional they hope to offer a reservoir of information.
Wolverine Facts - Description of the species, status, and reproduction information.
Wolverine Overview - Summary of available scientific research and management policies.
Wolverine Species Information - Find out about the Wolverine distribution and population numbers.
Wolverine: Legendary Enigma - Biology and ecology, Wolverine research, and conservation concerns.
