"U.S. Takes Action to Safeguard Wolverines Amid Climate Crisis"

Wolverines in the contiguous United States will be listed under the Endangered Species Act due to threats from climate change and habitat fragmentation. With an estimated population of only 300, wolverines inhabit areas of the Northern Rocky Mountains and Northern Cascades in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, and Oregon. The decision comes after new research highlighted concerns about low genetic diversity and the impact of backcountry winter recreation on wolverines. The move is the result of a quarter-century campaign by wildlife advocates, who hope the listing will help wolverines survive and recover.