Conservation groups calling for ESA listing of wolverine

Amid discussions about restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades and the recent reintroduction of cat-like creatures called fishers to the region, conservation groups are seeking protection for another elusive carnivore that was historically more common in area mountains.

Nine groups are calling on the federal government to list the wolverine as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

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