Are skunk bears for real? What are they?

The wolverine is the largest land-dwelling member of the family Mustelidae (animals such as minks, weasels,otters, skunks). Fot its size, the Wolverine is probably one of the smallest and most powerful top-of-the-food-chain predator. It makes a Tasmanian Devil look like a sissy. ... Because of the stripes along the wolverine's body it is sometimes called a skunk bear. It is neither a skunk nor a bear but it is a relative of the skunk. ... Like skunks, Wolverines have a scent gland which produces a strong musky odor. They use this to mark their territory and not as a defense measure. Their defense is to attack you with their sharp claws and teeth. ... The wolverine is noted for its strength, cunning, fearlessness, and voracity. It may follow traplines to cabins and devour food stocks or carry off portable items; its offensive odour permeates the invaded cabin.

With strong claws, a strong sense of smell, and a tenacious spirit it can be a relentless hunter and scavenger. The wolverine has even been known to steal prey from a grizzly bear. The wolverine seems to have the attitude that if it can be eaten, it should be. It is called the glutton in some areas because of this desire to eat anything. The wolverine has a very strong and fast-acting digestive system, which allows it to eat a great deal of food very quickly. Because of its habit of scavenging, it has been called "the hyena of the North."

They also wear really ugly football helmets.

For more, see http://www.nps.gov/brca/nawolverine.htm and http://blindkat.tripod.com/zoo/wolverine.