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The striped polecat, aka African polecat, African skunk, Cape polecat, zoril, zorille, and zorilla, not only resembles a skunk but also has some of the same defenses. These critters can be found throughout much of Africa. They prefer dry and arid habitats such as the savannahs and the open countrysides […]

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The Siberian polecat, aka steppe polecat, masked polecat, or Eversmann’s polecat, looks just like a pet ferret. However, these critters are not friendly towards people… quite the contrary. These polecats are wild members of the weasel family and are meant to stay that way. They can be found in shrublands, […]

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The European polecat, aka the forest or black polecat, is a Mustelid native to England, Scotland, and Northern Africa. They prefer forest plantations, open scrublands, marshes, areas near the rivers, and sea cliffs. There are 7 known subspecies of European polecat. Due to their furand their occasional desire to eat […]

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The Siberian weasel, aka yellow weasel, Siberian mountain weasel, Himalayan weasel or Kolinsky, are widespread throughout the mountains, tundra, and forested regions of central, east, and southeast Asia. They are in the same genus as ferrets, minks, polecats, and stoats. These critters may look cute and furry, but they are […]

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