Captive Animals

Welfare of Captive Wolverines

Wolverines are solitary, wide-ranging carnivores whose welfare in captivity is severely compromised by the impossibility of meeting their territorial and movement needs.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

Wolverine captivity welfare is fundamentally compromised by the impossibility of providing their territorial needs. The few individuals in captivity at accredited facilities serve important educational and conservation research roles, but captivity cannot provide adequate welfare for this species.

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