LC Carnivore, Scavenger Boreal Forests, Tundra
9–25 kg
Weight
7–12 yrs
Lifespan
56–70 km/h
Top Speed
North America, Europe, Asia
Found In
The Wolverine is one of the most widely-recorded species in the U.S. national park system, with documented populations in 5 parks. Native populations and abundance vary park-by-park.
Found in 5 U.S. National Parks
The Wolverine has 5 field records across 5 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 5 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | Native | Rare | 50 |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | Rare | 50 |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Native | Occasional | 50 |
| Yellowstone National Park | Native | Rare | 50 |
| Yosemite National Park | Native | Rare | 50 |
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Wolverine | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17 kg | 50 kg | ↓ 66% |
| Height | 37.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 63 km/h | 48 km/h | ↑ 31% |
| Avg Speed | 63 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 9.5 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↓ 24% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Boreal Forests, Tundra
Found In: North America, Europe, Asia
Coloration: Dark Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 40–45 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-3
Lifespan: 7–12 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #28 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Electric Eel | Up to 20 kg | LC |
| 27 | Dingo | 13–20 kg | LC |
| 28 | Wolverine | 9–25 kg | LC |
| 29 | Serval | 8–18 kg | LC |
| 30 | Japanese Macaque | 10–14 kg | LC |
| 31 | Aardwolf | 8–14 kg | LC |