: 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
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: the fur of the wolverine
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capitalized: a native or resident of Michigan—used as a nickname
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Recent Examples on the WebIn North America, the wolverine's southernmost range touches Yellowstone National Park, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2022 The wolverine weighed 28 pounds and measured 41 inches in length. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Mar. 2022 According to officials, Utah DWR set up traps using two sheep hindquarters as bait and caught the wolverine on March 11. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022 Utah state officials have captured a live wolverine and fitted it with a GPS collar for the first time ever in the state. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2022 The fisher has made a name for itself for being a vicious predator, akin to a wolverine, by attacking creatures sometimes larger than itself. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2022 Biologists sedated the wolverine, a male about 3 or 4 years old, and performed a general exam.NBC News, 15 Mar. 2022 After spotting a wolverine running through the snow, the searchers contacted DWR rather than shoot the rare predator. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Mar. 2022 Scientists in Utah have captured, collared and released a wolverine for the first time. Stephen Smith, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2022 See More