by WERC | May 23, 2023 | Africa, Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Mammals, Polecats
Striped Polecats are also known as Zorillas or Zorilles, and they can be found throughout Africa – from the east coast to the South.1 They are about 12-16 inches long, which doesn’t include their tail. Their tail will add another 8-12 inches.2 They look very similar...
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...