During the winter, the wolverine relies heavily on the goat for food. We were always amazed at how these animals will cross the mountains in Glacier, going straight up incredible terrain. We're beginning to think there is some method to their madness. |
He was a big, healthy guy. |
If a wolverine gets above them, they have better chances of getting a kid or driving a goat off a cliff. |
It doesn't eat our livestock, and it doesn't get into our garbage, so we don't pay much attention to it. |
That's the most commonly asked question, and without a doubt the most difficult to answer. |
The hallmark of the wolverine is its almost insatiable need to stay on the move. They go over mountains in Glacier National Park like we cross a street. |
They may be crossing there not just because they can, but to put themselves in a position to prey on them for food. |