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What is the ermines kingdom?

Ermines are members of the animal kingdom.


What other animal shares the genus of a ferret?

Genus: Mustela - Ermines, ferrets, minks, and weasels


Why do men kill ermines?

men kill ermines for their fur


Do weasel's like?

It depends on the type of weasel - some, like ermines, have been known to use water as an advantage in hunting. Others, like pine martens, are not very fond of the water at all, and tend to avoid it. Hope that helps!


Do ermines migrate?

Ermines are non-migratory animals. Ermines are carnivores that are both diurnal and nocturnal. They are active all throughout the year.


Are ferrets the same as cats?

Ferrets are in the weasel family (ermines, minks stoats, etc) Mustelidae.


How do ermines get their food?

ermines use their sleek,thin bodies do get into their prey's burrows.


Why do pine martens kill animals?

Pine martens are omnivores meaning they eat both plant and animal matter. Hunting for smaller animals such as frogs, squirrels, birds, etc. is part of their nature.


Are martens dangerous?

Martens are not typically considered dangerous to humans. They are small mammals that are shy and elusive, and they generally avoid contact with humans. However, like any wild animal, they may defend themselves if they feel threatened.


How do beech martens and pine martens share the same habitat in Europe?

Pine martens are restricted to a narrow ecological niche of fragmented, eco-geographical distribution. However beech martens can inhabit a range of habitats from natural, semi natural to even urban areas, therefore taking over pine marten habitat. It is important that beech martens are culled in original pine marten inhabited areas to preserve their habitat.


What common pet is a member of the weasel family?

Weasels are in the family Mustelidaeof the order Carnivora. The weasel family includes ferrets, stoats, European polecats, minks, ermine, black-footed ferrets, long tailed weasels, least weasels. Other relatives of the weasels are martens, otters, badgers, and wolverines. The terms stoat and ermine are terms for the long tailed and short tailed weasels in their winter coats.Genus: Mustela - Ermines, ferrets, minks, stoats, European polecat ferrets


Are Ermines Omnivors?

yes