Wolverine

The wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest species of the weasel-family - although it rather reminds one of a small bear than a big weasel!

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Graeme Ruck

Lion

Doesn't look anything like Hugh Jackman. Unusual creature Posted 12 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow. I never even knew it was an actual species, let alone how it looks. This is epic! Promoted. Posted 12 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

I have heard of these but never seen a photo, pretty savage creatures from what I have read. Great shot, nice to see those massive claws! Posted 12 years ago

gglaeser

Eagle Owl

Wow! Thanks for your nice comments, I'm really glad you like it!
Because I wasn't too happy with this shot at first: I had to shoot it through glass, so had to focus manually, and that creature wouldn't stand still for only one moment!
Ferdy, when my dictionary prompted "wolverine" as the English name of this animal, I couldn't believe it and checked another dictionary before posting... Posted 12 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  We thought alike then. Amazing that it actually exists, and also astonishing that it is in fact a weasel. Posted 12 years ago

Barry

Lion

As to Hugh Jackman - Wolverines are well-known in Alaska and legendary for an ability to fight far beyond their weight. They are apparently ferocious in a fight. Posted 8 years ago

The Wolverine

The wolverine, pronounced /ˈwʊlvəriːn/, "Gulo gulo", also referred to as glutton, carcajou, skunk bear, or quickhatch, is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is a stocky and muscular carnivore, more closely resembling a small bear than other mustelids. The wolverine has a reputation for ferocity and strength out of proportion to its size, with the documented ability to kill prey many times larger than itself.

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Similar species: Carnivorans

Species identified by gglaeser