This solitary mammal is a slow runner but it can climb trees. The wolverine is a bulky quadruped with a bushy tail. It has thick dark brown fur with cream to yellow markings on the face, sides, and tail.
Males are larger than females.
They can kill animals that are bigger than they are. Wolverines sometimes kill more animals or meat than they can eat, so they store the remainder underground. Wolverines have powerful jaws that can crush bones.