How big is a full grown wolverine?
How big is a full grown wolverine?
It is the largest land-living species in the weasel family, or mustelids. The wolverine usually weighs between 17 and 40 pounds, stands up to 1.5 feet tall, and is generally 33 to 44 inches long (including tail). The male is larger than females.
How big are wolverines compared to dogs?
The adult wolverine is about the size of a medium dog, with a body length ranging from 65–113 cm (26–44 in); standing 36–45 cm (14–18 in) at the shoulder; and a tail length of 17–26 cm (6+1⁄2–10 in). Males range in weight from 11–27.5 kg (24–61 lb), and females 7–19 kg (15–42 lb).
How big is the biggest wolverine?
There is sexual dimorphism in the wolverine, with a typical adult female weighing 8-10 kg (17.6-22 lbs.) and adult male 12-14 kg (26.4-30.8 lbs.). We are not aware of a documented weight of a wild adult in excess of 20.5 kg (45 lbs.). The largest individual (male) that we are aware of weighed 25 kg (55 lbs.)
How strong is a wolverines bite?
In the case of bite strength, the wolverine has demonstrated a bite force of 50 PSI and they have specialized molars in the top of their mouth that are turned 90 degrees to help break through frozen flesh and bone.
