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A link to a Pacific Southwest Research publication showing types of detection methods biologists use to detect carnivores can be found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/publications/documents/gtr-157/

It is too early to say how this will affect the National Forest, said Tom Quinn, Tahoe National Forest Supervisor. We are working with the researchers and wolverine experts to learn as much as we can. We all have received many e-mails and calls in the last two weeks from the public with photos or possible wolverine sightings. Unfortunately, the photos have been other species and not wolverines, but we appreciate public assistance in trying to learn more about this species.

Wolverine background information: The North American wolverine is a large member of the weasel family. Adult males weigh 26 to 40 pounds, while females are 17 to 26 pounds. It resembles a small bear, with a bushy tail and broad head. Its diet includes carrion, small animals, birds, insects and berries.

U.S. populations are found largely in the Northern Cascades in Washington, the Northern Rockies in Montana and Idaho, and in Alaska. Wolverines have large home ranges that vary greatly depending upon gender, age and food availability. In order to avoid interference with ongoing studies, Forest Service officials are not releasing the exact location where the wolverine was photographed.

The Forest Service regional forester for California has listed the wolverine as a sensitive species, and the 2004 Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment directs the Forest Service to conduct an analysis to deter
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