Most people know the wolverine as Marvel's razor-clawed mutant with an attitude problem. But Alaska's real wolverine doesn't need adamantium to earn its reputation. Pound for pound, it's one of the toughest, most fearless animals on the planet...a predator famous for taking on prey many times its size, surviving some of the harshest conditions imaginable, and disappearing into the wilderness almost as quickly as it appears.
In this episode of the Last Frontier Podcast, we explore the fascinating world of Alaska's wolverines. From their incredible strength and oversized territories to the myths, legends, and scientific mysteries that surround them, we uncover what makes this elusive carnivore one of the North's most iconic animals.
Can a wolverine really chase wolves away from a carcass? Why do wolverines have trouble dating? And who would win in a battle between a wolverine and a sea otter?! It's the episode that'll prove size isn't everything!
Alaskan Beer of the Week: Tailgate Amante by Brewerks
Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]
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