Carcajou                                         Green : the Borealie

Gulo gulo                                        Red : actual distribution

Order: Carnivora

Family: Mustelidae

Diet: Carnivorous , feeding mostly on carrion but also take small or weak animals.

Reproduction: Sexually mature at 1 year. Mating occurs between May and July. The 2-3 young are born between January and April after a delayed implantation (7 months) followed by an active gestation period of 30-40 days, and are weaned after 7-10 weeks.

Longevity: Up to 10 years in the wild and 17 years in captivity.

Predators: No real natural predator, however, they are occasionally taken by gray wolves, pumas and bears.

Status: In Canada, the eastern population is endangered and the western population is of special concern.