Two animals I learned about on the Montana trip 4 months ago (better late than never):  Badgers and wolverines. 
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Both are members of the weasel family, are carnivores, and are described as "fiercely territorial".  Badgers are about the size of large, stocky cats, growing to be about 2 feet long, weighing 15 lbs, and located in the northwestern part of the country.  Wolverines are about the size of medium dogs, growing to be about 3 feet long, weighing 50 lbs, and located in the Rocky Mountains and other cold areas.  Contrary to what I had thought, the wolverine is an actual animal, not just a comic book character.  And badgers aren't cute, cuddly animals that want to be your friend.  I learned this from a guide book, not personal experience. #nature