gliding movements occur when one flat, or nearly flat, bone surface glides or slips over another.

Tonight's randomized battle habitat is the ephemeral wetland. Wolverine Dad's tolerance of subadult offspring may be an important way for wolverine subadults to develop survival skills under Dad's protective umbrella.

The period of exploratory independence from mom's territory can be a particularly dangerous period for lethal attacks from other wolverines, wolves, and cougars for young wolverines. Skunk Bear 'may be the most fitting because of the broad yellow-brown lateral stripes that sweep from the neck to the rump and the anal musk glands that produce the pungent odor typical of mustelids' (Beauvais & Johnson 2004). For Okapi, the leading threat is the presence of armed groups in the areas of the 'forest giraffe.' The Wolverine (Gulo gulo), a 'blocky and bear-like mammal has been bestowed colorful names such as devil bear, devil beast, and skunk bear' (Beauvais & Johnson 2004). Often under-recognized as a conservation issue, human conflict and warfare is a major source of stress and poaching on wild animals. But compared to closely-related giraffes, Okapi have poor eyesight and rely more on hearing and olfaction in a low-light environment. 'Follow me stripes' and prominent white socks help Okapi visually find each other in the dark forest. The Congo rainforest is dense and dark with thick vegetation. The distinctive posterior stripes of Okapi (Okapi johnstoni) are sometimes called 'follow me stripes' to help baby Okapi follow their mothers through the forest after the nesting period (and not defecating for 2 months!).

Gliding movements occur when one flat, or nearly flat, bone surface glides or slips over another.