Found in boreal forests, tundra habitats across North America, Europe, Asia, the Wolverine is a carnivore, scavenger member of the Mustelidae family. Weighing 9–25 kg, it is well below average among carnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Wolverine inhabits boreal forests, tundra habitats. It can be found in North America, Europe, Asia.
Typical coloring: Dark Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Wolverine is a solitary species belonging to the Mustelidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Wolverine is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Wolverine’s weight of 9–25 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 50 kg.
Weight rank: #28 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Wolverine weigh?
A Wolverine typically weighs 9–25 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Wolverine?
The Wolverine is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Wolverine live?
The Wolverine is found in North America, Europe, Asia, in boreal forests, tundra habitats.
How does the Wolverine reproduce?
The Wolverine has a gestation period of 40–45 days and typically produces 2-3 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026