Wolverine

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wolverine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Gulo gulo
2. What is the lifespan?Average 10-12 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
3. What does a wolverine look like and how big is it?A wolverine is the largest animal in the weasel family. It has thick, oily fur that keeps it warm, and its big, furred paws act like snowshoes.
4. Where do wolverines live and what kind of places do they like?Wolverines live in cold places like boreal forests, alpine tundra, and mountains in North America, Europe, and Asia. They prefer areas with deep snow and little food.

Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.
Delayed Implantation: A reproductive strategy where the fertilized egg does not immediately implant in the uterus, allowing for optimal timing of birth.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken up into smaller, isolated patches.