Fun Wolverine Facts for Kids

Wolverines aren’t related to wolves, although they look a bit like small bears. They’re actually related to weasels and badgers. Wolverines live in cold climates like Canada and northern Europe. They have long, stout bodies like a badger. Their fur is thick and is black or gray, with white markings on their faces and tummies.

Wolverine Walking on Snow Image - Science for Kids All About Wolverines — Wolverines aren’t related to wolves, although they look a bit like small bears. What’s more all about wolverines, they’re actually related to weasels and badgers.

Wolverines are solitary animals. A wolverine can walk up to 15 miles each day looking for food. A male wolverine often lives in a burrow or den with a few female wolverines and their babies. Wolverines are carnivores. They eat fruit or nuts, but they like meat best.

Wolverine Eating a Deer Image — Wolverines are carnivores. They eat fruit or nuts, but they like meat best.

Fun Facts about Wolverines for Kids

Wolverines eat birds, rabbits, squirrels, eggs and lizards. Sometimes they kill bigger animals or even eat dead animals like moose and caribou.
Wolverines are fierce fighters. They will fight off wolves and bears.
Like badgers, wolverines can dig into burrows to catch hibernating animals.
Wolverine moms raise their babies underground in burrows.