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What are some characteristics of the wolverine’s appearance?

Wolverines resemble small, squat, broad bears, with a length of 65–104 cm (26–41 inches) excluding the animal’s bushy tail, and weigh between 8 and 18 kg (about 18 and 40 pounds). They have short, somewhat bowed legs, hairy soles, long sharp claws, and a coarse blackish-brown coat with light brown stripes.