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Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivora
Family
Mustelidae
Zoo section
Mixed forest
Diet
Carnivorous
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding mostly on carrion but also take small or weak animals.
Lifespan
Up to 10 years in the wild and 17 years in captivity.
Canadian Status
Special concern.
Quebec status
Threatened.
Reproduction
Sexually mature at 1 to 2 years. Mating occurs between May and July. The 2-3 young are born between January and April after a delayed implantation (7 months) followed by an active gestation period of 30-40 days, and are weaned after 7-10 weeks.
Predators
No real natural predator, however, they are occasionally taken by gray wolf, cougar and bear.
FAQ : Is it true that a wolverine is liable to attack a bear or a human being ?
There are many stories and legends about the wolverine and it is at times difficult to separate fact from fiction. The wolverine is capable of ferocious self-defence when cornered; it will even attack a much larger animal. It has been said that it can jump onto the back of a much larger animal and kill it by biting into its neck, but the wolverine is not a natural predator; it is more adapted to scavenging.