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wolverine
noun
wol·ver·ine
ˌwu̇l-və-ˈrēn 
plural wolverines
1
plural also wolverine
a
: a carnivorous usually solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) of the weasel family of northern forests and associated tundra that is dark brown with a light brown band on each side of the body and is noted for its strength
b
: the fur of the wolverine
2
capitalized
: a native or resident of Michigan
—used as a nickname
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Their explorations will include speaking with conservationists, tracking wolverines in the rugged North American backcountry, examining Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and more.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
On the smaller side, species like the river otter and mink can be found feasting on fish by the water’s edge, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of a wolverine roaming the tundra—and these are far from the only predators that call Katmai home.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the chances of spotting the elusive wolverine or a mountain lion tend to be low, many other mammals make more frequent appearances in highly trafficked areas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
In this boreal forest rich with lakes and rivers in the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, caribou, wolverines, moose, and other wildlife flourish.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
On the smaller side, species like the river otter and mink can be found feasting on fish by the water’s edge, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of a wolverine roaming the tundra—and these are far from the only predators that call Katmai home.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Although the chances of spotting the elusive wolverine or a mountain lion tend to be low, many other mammals make more frequent appearances in highly trafficked areas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
In this boreal forest rich with lakes and rivers in the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, caribou, wolverines, moose, and other wildlife flourish.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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“Wolverine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolverine. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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wolverine
noun
wol·ver·ine
ˌwu̇l-və-ˈrēn
plural wolverines also wolverine
: a mostly dark brown mammal with shaggy fur that is related to the weasels, martens, and sables, eats flesh, and is found chiefly in northern forests
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