What is the taxonomic classification of the wolverine?
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Subclass: Theria Infraclass: Eutheria Order: Carnivora Suborder: Fissipedia Family: Mustelidae Subfamily: Mustelinae Genus: Gulo Species: gulo Subspecies: gulo (Old World), luscus (New World) – possibly, vancouverensis and other isolated subspecies not yet identified. Q: Does the wolverine have a natural enemy? A: The mountain lion, wolf and bear are predators of the wolverine. However, the human is recognized as the primary predator of the wolverine. Q: Do wolverines hibernate? A: No. The wolverine is not a hibernating mammal. Q: Is the wolverine a relative of the weasel? A: Yes. The wolverine is the largest land dwelling member of the weasel family. Q: When is the breeding season of the wolverine? A: Breeding season occurs from June through August. The species exhibits delayed implantation and the young, known as “kits”, are typically born during February and March. Q: Can the wolverine climb trees? A: Yes. Alth
