Polecat | Description, Size, Facts | Britannica Much lighter fur distinguishes the masked, or steppe, polecat (M eversmanni) of southeastern Europe and Asia Principally terrestrial, the polecat hunts at night, feeding on small mammals and birds It also eats snakes, lizards, frogs, fishes, and eggs The polecat is more powerful than the marten but less active, and it rarely climbs trees
Polecat - The Wildlife Trusts Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on the brink of extinction in the UK Thankfully, numbers are now increasing in rural Wales and parts of England
Polecat Animal Facts - Mustela putorius - A-Z Animals The term polecat is an umbrella description which covers a diverse number of mustelids which generally share similar characteristics such as a mask, long, narrow bodies, short legs, rounded ears, and a fondness for meaty, proteinous fare
The Fascinating History of the Polecat - Wild Explained The polecat, scientifically known as Mustela putorius, is a member of the weasel family, Mustelidae It is native to Europe, with some populations found in parts of Asia This carnivorous mammal is known for its musky odor, which serves as a defense mechanism against potential predators
7 Remarkable Polecat Facts, from Exclusive to Extraordinary The forest polecat is primarily found in Western Eurasia and Northern Africa On the other hand, the striped species inhabits Africa, excluding the Congo basin The American species live in central North America, while the steppe species resides in Central Asia and Eastern Europe
Polecat Facts - Wildlife Aid Foundation The European Polecat (Mustela putorius), a member of the mustelid family, is distinctively dark with a pale face mask and a short, bushy tail They’re slightly larger than ferrets, which are domesticated relatives
European Polecat - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on . . . - Animalia The European polecat (Mustela putorius) is a species of mustelid native to western Eurasia and North Africa It originated in Western Europe during the Middle Pleistocene, with its closest living relatives being the Steppe polecat, the Black-footed ferret and the European mink
Polecat: Facts, Diet and Habitat - The Tiniest Tiger The Polecat, scientifically known as Mustela putorius, is a member of the mustelid family It has a distinctive appearance with a dark fur coat and a characteristic mask-like face marking The body is elongated, and the tail is moderately bushy, adding to its unique appearance
Polecats - Genuine Mustelids The North American polecat, also simply known as the American polecat, or more commonly and misleadingly called the black-footed ferret, is an endangered mustelid once found throughout the western prairies of central North America They were thought to be extinct in 1979 until one was found in 1981 that had recently died