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The mongoose is of the family Herpestidae and the ferret belongs to the weasel genus of the family Mustelidae. The skunk is in the family of the Mephitadae.

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Q: Is both the ferret and mongoose in the Mephitidae species?
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Is a ferret and mongoose in the Mephitidae family?

According to Wikipedia - the Ferret is classified in the family 'Mustelidae' and the Mongoose is in the 'Herpestidae' family. Skunks were previously classified within the Family Mustelidae until 1997 when J. Dragoo, et al, determined that Skunks do not have the same DNA as ferrets. Skunks and Stink Badgers were both re-classified as Mephitidae at that time.


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At which level does the ferret diverge from the domestic cat?

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What are ferrets natural habitat?

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Is a stout a type of ferret?

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How is a fossa related to a mongoose?

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