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What is a baby African polecat called?
skunk babies are called kittens; since polecats and skunks are the same thing, I'm guessing baby polecats are also kittens...
What do polecats smell like?
Skunks. That's pretty much what they are.
Where does the expression 'stinks like a polecat' originate?
Polecats are part of a wide range of weasel like animals including polecats, civets, skunks and ferrets. Skunks are referred to a Polecats in some areas (Old cowboy movies with Gabby Hayes "He's an ornery polecat") Many animals in this family have anal glands that emits a foul smelling scent when threatened or attacked In America or the U S, skunks are often referred to as polecats, and skunks really "smells like a polecat" is the term I grew up knowing, it's a real offensive odor. Skunks are no longer classified in the same family as weasels and ferrets. Polecat in European countries refers to the European polecat (mustela putorius), which the ferret (mustela putorius furo) is domesticated from.
What wild animals spray like skunks?
Some other wild animals that spray like skunks include hooded skunks, spotted skunks, and stink badgers. They use this defense mechanism to ward off predators and threats.
What are mustelids?
They are another name for weasels. The members are skunks,wolverines,weasels,ferrets,polecats,baders,minks,ermines,otters,and zorrilias.
What are three native animals in Kentucky?
Polecats (skunks), 'coons (raccoons), and Cardinals (songbirds). Kentucky is also home to scads of deer and turkeys.
What do polecats paws look like?
Polecats paws look exactly the same as the domestic ferret paws
Who is the cousin of the weasel?
Weasels are members of the Mustelidae family and are closely related to ferrets, mink, martens, otters, polecats and skunks who are also members of the Mustelidae family.
What do polecats do for fun?
Polecats paws look exactly the same as the domestic ferret paws
Does a polecat spray like a skunk?
Yes, polecats can spray a foul-smelling liquid similar to skunks, although their spray is generally less potent. Both animals use this defensive mechanism to deter predators. The spray of a polecat comes from anal glands and can cause irritation to the eyes and nose of potential threats. However, polecats are less known for this behavior compared to skunks, which are famous for their strong-smelling spray.
Are polecats vicious?
Wild polecats will bite in defense. Domesticated polecats are not vicious
What wildlife are there in Finland?
Well, there are like brown hares, hares, brown bears, foxes, fallow deers, vipers, wolverines, skunks, does, seals, lynxes, deers, ermines, beavers and a couple polecats.
