Wolverine Species Profile, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
The wolverine, a relative of the mink and weasel, is the largest terrestrial member of the family Mustelidae. Its scientific name is Gulo gulo, meaning “glutton.”.
Wolverines: Behind the Myth, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Hunters and trappers in Alaska harvest about 550 wolverines each year. Because wolverine reproductive potential and survivorship is low it’s important to understand where and when animals are harvested to be sure the population is not overharvested.
JWM: In the Alaskan Arctic, where are all the wolverines?
2024年6月25日 · Wolverine densities on Alaska’s North Slope are far lower than the last survey revealed 40 years ago, raising concerns about what roles climate change, industrial development and human access may play in altering the remote Arctic tundra.
Wolverine - Wikipedia
The wolverine is found primarily in remote reaches of the Northern boreal forests and subarctic and alpine tundra of the Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest numbers in Northern Canada, the U.S. state of Alaska, the mainland Nordic countries …
Alaska Weasel: Wolverines - Alaskan Nature
2024年10月9日 · In Alaska there are eight types of Mustelidae. They include the wolverine, fisher, river otter, sea otter, marten, short tailed weasel, least weasel, and the mink. The wolverine, also known as the “devil bear” and the “woods devil,” is the largest and most ferocious member of …
Wolverine In Alaska: Everything You Need To Know - yesanimal
2023年9月14日 · Home range estimations of wolverines in Alaska show female wolverines around 300 to 600 square kilometers and male wolverines around 700 to 1,000 square kilometers. What is the Alaskan name for Wolverine? In Alaska, the wolverine is called the Gulo gulo, indicating “glutton.” it got its name, from the action of it eating carrion or live prey.
Wolverine Range Map, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Range map of wolverine in the State of Alaska.
On the track of the wolverine | Geophysical Institute
2014年3月20日 · Nicknamed the devil bear, woods devil or carcajou, the wolverine has a Latin name, Gulo gulo, that means “glutton.” The Koyukon Indians have a better name, “doyon,” from the Russian “toyon,” which means chief or great man. The few biologists who have studied wolverines in Alaska say they are exceptional creatures.
Wolverine, river otter — The Alaska Zoo
Meet two interesting species in the weasel (Mustelidae) family, the wolverine and river otter. Back to animal directory. LIFE SPAN: Up to 13 years in the wild, 19 years under human managed care. RANGE: Wolverines have low densities in Alaska with a …
Study gives updated estimate for wolverine population on Alaska…
2024年9月12日 · Wolverine population in Alaska’s North Slope is healthy despite apparent decline, but the species can get overlooked when development is planned, scientists say. A wolverine walks across the snow in 2018 near the Toolik Field Station on Alaska's North Slope.