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Wolverines are fierce and strong and also not commonly seen in the wild. (Photo by Kalon Baughan)
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olverines appear throughout American pop
culture. Superheroes and sports teams
share their name, and it's little wonder
why. These creatures have a reputation
for being fierce and strong, which makes for a great mascot
or comic book character. When it comes to spotting a
wolverine, though, you're more likely to see a pop-culture
reference than to see one in person. Not only are they
fierce, they're incredibly elusive.
Wolverines in Wyoming live at high elevations
in rough terrain. This, combined with limited
numbers in the Cowboy State, makes it difficult
to spot a wolverine. Even if you're actively searching
for one, the chances of finding a wolverine in
Wyoming are low.
This elusive nature makes wolverines difficult
to study, too. Through a collaborative effort,
researchers in multiple states have worked together
to learn more about how many wolverines are present
and what their distribution looks like. While
sports fans are studying the chances of wolverine
teams and players, researchers are studying wolverines
in the field.
THE DRIVE TO THRIVE
Wolverines live in the northern reaches of our
planet, from the Arctic at their northern extent
and the Greater Yellowstone region of Wyoming
toward the southern extent of their range. They
can be found in North America, Europe and Asia.
In the lower 48, they primarily live in high-altitude
forests with rugged terrain that experience winter
conditions late into spring. The climates they experience
can be a hard place to call home, especially
in the winter. Through physical and behavioral
adaptations, they have become well-adapted to
their environment.
" Their hides are thick and their fur is dense to
withstand cold temperatures, " said Heather O'Brien,
Game and Fish nongame mammal biologist. " Their

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