Officials estimate that less than 300 wolverines roam the Lower 48, so seeing one in the wild is truly a rare experience.

The video below shows a wolverine running, swimming, and jumping as it hunts a deer near Ajax Peak in Montana. The animal’s athleticism is on full-display.

Just a fair warning to anybody who gets motion sickness- the video is very shaky. It seems as if the cameraman was recording this encounter from a distance using a zoom lens. With that said, the picture quality is fantastic.

It’s one of the best wolverine encounters we’ve ever seen.

Whitney Beckley: “Rare footage of wolverine seen attempting a kill over 4th of July weekend 2017 near Ajax Mountain in Montana. Less than 250 of these roam in the lower 48.”

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...