Rare Wolverine Sightings Confirmed in California After Century-long Absence

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed multiple sightings of a wolverine in the state's Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains in May. Wolverines are a protected species in California and are listed as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is considering adding the North American wolverine to its threatened species list. The CDFW is encouraging the public to report any sightings or observations of the wolverine on its website.