European Polecat
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| Lifespan | 14 years (In captivity) |
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| Family | Mustelidae |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population decreasing) |
| Mass | Male: 1 – 1. 5 kg (Adult, Middle Europe), Female: 650 – 820 g (Adult, Middle Europe) |
| Did you know | Female polecats measure 50 centimetres in length and have a tail length of 16 centimetres. |
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| ID | 760318 |
About European Polecat
The European polecat – also known as the common ferret, black or forest polecat, or fitch – is a species of mustelid native to western Eurasia and north Morocco. It is of a generally dark brown colour, with a pale underbelly and a dark mask across the face.
European polecat Photos
