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Wolverine Gulo gulo
One of the largest extant mustelids, Gulo gulo's head and body length is 25-41 in (65-105 cm) and tail length is 6-10 in (17-26 cm). Females are at least ten percent smaller than males in linear measurements and 30 percent less in weight. Wolverines are extremely strong and aggressive for their size, and they have been reported to drive bears, cougars, and even packs of wolves from their kills. Wolverines are largely nocturnal, but they are often active in daylight. In areas where there are extended times of light or darkness, wolverines may alternate three- to four-hour periods of activity and sleep. Wolverines do not appear to be bothered by snow and are active year-round, even in the most severe weather. |
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Bobcat
Lynx rufus
Bobcat fur can be various shades of buff and brown, with dark brown or black stripes and spots on some parts of the body. The tip of the tail and the backs of the ears are black. They have short ear tufts, and ruffs of hair on the side of the head, giving the appearance of sideburns. Like many felids, bobcats are solitary animals. The male and female interact almost exclusively during the mating season. These cats rarely vocalize, although they often yowl and hiss during the mating season. Bobcats are basically terrestrial and nocturnal, although they are good climbers and are often active at dusk as well as during the night. |
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Elk Cervus elaphus
Elk range in color from dark brown in winter to tan in summer and have a characteristic buff colored rump. The head, neck, belly, and legs are darker than both the back and sides. Elk generally have a long head with large ears and widely branching antlers as long as 43-59 in (1.1 to 1.5 m) from tip to tip are found on males only. A dark shaggy mane hangs from the neck to the chest. Elk are social animals; they live in summer herds with as many as 400 individuals. These herds are matriarchal and are dominated by a single cow. s the fall mating season approachs, bulls form harems, which they defend with their large size and aggressive nature. In spring, the sexes separate; females leave to give birth, while bulls form their own separate summer herds. Bulls are only territorial during the mating season and are otherwise not aggressive toward other elk. |
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