This little wolverine was made by Cascade
Toys. Unfortunately, they are no longer in business and the little
wolverine is retired.
The Wolverine (Gulo gulo) is not the biggest
predator in the woods, but it can be the
meanest.
This ferocious little mammal can drive even a bear or a mountain
lion from its kill. It's about 40 inches long and only 10 inches
tall. It weighs between 15 and 40 pounds.
The wolverine's territory can include 1000
square miles. It prowls around this area looking for just about
anything to eat, including beaver, porcupine, birds, berries,
eggs, and even deer, elk or moose. It also eats carrion and will
raid cabins. It marks its catches with a foul smelling musk,
repelling other predators. It can swim and climb trees.
Wolverines are generally noctural but are
also active during the day. They have poor eyesight but other
senses are excellent: smell and hearing. They are found in Alaska,
Canada's northern tier, and parts of Washington, Montana, Oregon,
Colorado and California.
There is one litter each year with 2 to
5 young born in the spring.