The wolverine will thrive in winter <br />Along watery and rootless coasts. <br />Sheets of thin ice found in layers, <br />Primordial land frozen is it’s host! <br /> <br />A flock of ten pound golden eagles <br />Will pick frozen prey to it’s bone. <br />But the flock must post a look out, <br />For this is the wolverine’s home! <br /> <br />In this tundra the wolverine reigns as king <br />Larger prey are no match for him. <br />Their only chance when cornered, <br />Is to jump off a cliff and then swim! <br /> <br />You may wonder how this small creature, <br />Can rule in their kingdom this way. <br />It can kill prey many times it’s size. <br />Don’t ever let one block your way! <br /> <br />Wolverine is a Latin word for glutton. <br />They are stocky but muscular carnivores. <br />The U.S. has more here than Russia, <br />They’ve also migrated to Canadian shores. <br /> <br />Their closet kin are sea otters, <br />Who also have thick oily fur, <br />Hydrophobic, it’s repellant to icy frost! <br />And a favorite coat liner to girls. <br /> <br />Polar Bears, black bears, cougars and wolves, <br />Have all challenged them and have found <br />Powerful jaws, sharp claws, and thick dark hides <br />Are remarkably strong for their size. <br /> <br />So if you are challenged by a wolverine, <br />A helicopter is your only chance, or <br />Bend over and kiss your butt goodbye! <br />Isn’t that just one kick in the pants! <br /> <br />P.S. They really don’t live in Michigan. <br />Get a real mascot!<br /><br />Robert Edgar Burns<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/wolverines/
