Rare wolverine spotted in California is 2nd confirmed specimen in a century

[Still Waters]

A wild wolverine was spotted multiple times in California last month, only the second specimen to be verified by experts in the past century, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Over a two-week period in May, the wolverine was reported twice in Inyo National Forest and once in Yosemite National Park. Photos and video of the animal were analyzed by U.S. Forest Service experts, who confirmed it was the same creature due to its body proportions, coloration and movement.

"Wolverines can travel great distances, making it likely that the recent sightings are all of the same animal," Department of Fish and Wildlife Senior Environmental Scientist Daniel Gammons said in a statement. "Because only two wolverines have been confirmed in California during the last 100 years, these latest detections are exciting."

https://phys.org/news/2023-06-rare-wolverine-california-2nd-specimen.html