In this section, you can learn about the animals, birds, and fish living in Okanogan County's ecosystems.
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 28 June 2006 |
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Wolverines (Gulo gulo) weigh about 20 to 40 pounds, depending on sex and age, and are the largest land-based member of the mustelid family that includes weasels, badgers, and otters. They are primarily found in boreal forest and tundra habitats in the far north, but also occur in mountainous terrain at the southern end of their current range in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. They prey on everything from moose to mice, and often rely heavily on scavenging for food during winter.
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 17 December 2005 |
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists are waiting for DNA test results and photo analysis to determine if a bear seen May 14, 2003 in the northeast corner of Okanogan County was a grizzly. |
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