Spotted in the wild 👀 A member of the mustelid family, the polecat is roughly the size of a ferret (its domesticated cousin). Though similar in appearance, there are several distinguishing features seen in polecats: ✔️ Dark fur on face which extends to nose ✔️ Pale cheek patches which contrast with dark facial fur ✔️ Dark fur on paws ✔️ No throat patch or less than 50mm long Polecats do sometimes produce young with escaped ferrets, and these hybrids can be harder to tell apart but are generally

Hi ! I'm a European polecat 😄 What are you? #nature #wildlife #animals #forest #trailcam #polecat #cuteanimals #fblifestyle | Once Upon a Forest

This cute critter is a striped polecat. Found throughout the African continent, this species inhabits diverse areas from coastal sand dunes to forests. They are nocturnal in nature, spending their days sleeping in secluded areas and emerging at night to hunt. As carnivores that feed primarily on beetles and small rodents, polecats can play an important role acting as pest control in areas with pastures, protecting crops local people depend on. Video taken Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World.#polecat #ani

Portion control. A food-loving moggy's nemesis – but it’s essential to keep your cat’s weight under control. #MealPrep #CountingCalories #FoodIsLife 🥫🐟🍽️ Diet is a huge factor in your cat's overall health. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2Ilaxno | Cats Protection