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European polecat

Animal
The European polecat, also known as the common polecat, black polecat and forest polecat, is a mustelid species native to western Eurasia and North Africa. It is of a generally dark brown colour, with a pale underbelly and a dark mask across the... Wikipedia
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)
Lifespan: 14 years (In captivity)
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Mass: 2.2 – 3.3 lbs (Male, Adult, Middle Europe) and 1.4 – 1.8 lbs (Female, Adult, Middle Europe)
Scientific name: Mustela putorius
Class: Mammalia
Family: Mustelidae