Wolverines

/ˈwʊlvəˌriːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of wolverine: fierce, stocky wild animals related to badgers and weasels, known for their extreme strength and vicious fighting ability.

Etymology

From 'wolverine' dating to the 1600s, possibly from 'wolf' combined with a diminutive suffix, though the etymology is debated; the name may reflect their wolf-like ferocity despite being much smaller.

Kelly Says

Wolverines have inspired far more mythology and sports team names than their actual rarity deserves—there are fewer than 300 in the continental U.S., yet they're icons of toughness, which says something fascinating about how humans project invincibility onto rarely-seen creatures.

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