Wolverines are solitary carnivores with enormous territorial ranges. Their welfare is closely tied to the availability of wild, undisturbed landscapes.
Wolverines in captivity rarely thrive due to their need for vast territories and complex environments. In the wild, habitat fragmentation forces wolverines into smaller areas with insufficient prey and mates, causing chronic stress and population decline. Snaring and trapping cause severe suffering and are often fatal. Road infrastructure fragments their range and leads to vehicle strikes.