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Wolverine

(Gulo gulo gulo)

The Detroit Zoo is home to two Eurasian wolverines — male Yaroslawl, born in 2016, and female Janis, born in 2017. These stocky weasel family members are known for their small, round ears, broad heads and bushy tails.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: American Grassland

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Size: 3 feet long, with a tail up to a foot long

Weight: Up to 45 pounds

Diet: Meat such as squirrels and hares

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