by WERC | May 30, 2023 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation, Extinction, Ferrets, Habitat, Mammals, North America
Black-footed ferrets are native animals to North America.1 They are part of the order Carnivora and the family Mustelidae.2 They weigh 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and are 18-24 inches long. They are considered endangered, with only several hundred left in the wild.3...
by WERC | May 9, 2023 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, European Polecats, Mammals
Have you heard of the European Polecat? These animals are part of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, stoats, skunks, martens, mink, and otters.1 They look a lot like ferrets, and it’s thought that the domestic ferret is a descendant of the European...
