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==Wolverines in culture== | ==Wolverines in culture== | ||
| − | The [[University of Michigan]] uses the wolverine as its mascot. | + | *The [[University of Michigan]] uses the wolverine as its mascot. |
| − | Marvel Comics hero Wolverine takes his name from this animal. | + | *Marvel Comics hero Wolverine takes his name from this animal. |
[[Category:Mustelidae]] | [[Category:Mustelidae]] | ||
[[Category:Carnivores]] | [[Category:Carnivores]] | ||
Revision as of 18:37, September 3, 2009
| Wolverine | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom Information | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum Information | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class Information | |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order Information | |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family Information | |
| Family | Mustilidae |
| Genus Information | |
| Genus | Gulo |
| Species Information | |
| Species | G. gulo |
| Binomial name | Gulo gulo gulo |
| Subspecies | gulo |
| Population statistics | |
A wolverine (Gulo gulo) is a carnivorous animal that resembles a bear, but is substantially smaller and more squat, and is classified as more similar to weasels than to bears. They can grow up to .87 meters and weigh up to 45 lbs. [1]
Wolverines in culture
- The University of Michigan uses the wolverine as its mascot.
- Marvel Comics hero Wolverine takes his name from this animal.