Contrary to popular belief, wolverines are not related to wolves or bears. They are part of the Mustelid family which also includes otters, badgers, ferrets, mink, and other weasels. Mustelids are known for being a diverse group of carnivorous mammals and can be very intense for their small size.

Historically, wolverines ranged from Alaska to New Mexico, but today, they are found in Canada, Alaska, and regions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. Wolverines are an elusive animal; it’s incredibly rare to see one in the wild!

Compared to other members of the Mustelid family, their body shapes are very similar with large paws, sharp claws, long tails, thick coats of fur, and strong jaws capable of breaking through bones.

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The wolverines are almost always visible. They spend a lot of time running around their habitat and playing with each other. If you don’t see them right away, take a moment to look around the habitat — they may be sleeping somewhere!

Wolverines rely on snow for important parts of their survival, so coming to the Zoo when there’s snow on the ground is a great time to see the wolverines in their natural element.

Ahmari

Ahmari came to the Zoo in 2017 from a Zoo in Finland. She is a part of the European SSP or Species Survival Plan, a program supported by AZA (Association of Zoo and Aquariums), which is a plan to ensure the survival and genetic diversity of species that may need help. Since arriving at ZooMontana, Ahmari has successfully raised six offspring: two male kits in 2023, a single female kit in 2024, and a trio of kits (two females, one male) in 2025.

Gender: Female

Birthday: Born on February 13, 2016