Wolverines are extremely solitary animals that purposefully avoid humans, so seeing one in the wild is typically a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. This makes planning for their conservation very tricky. “Three ways we can best support wolverines into the future are to connect large areas of habitat, close seasonal use areas to create disturbance-free zones, and actively manage their populations,” a new op-ed states. [This post is a commentary. The views expressed are those of the author, not necessarily Mongabay.]