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Ferrets Weasels and Badgers
These mammals are flesh-eaters of the family Mustelidae. Usually named as weasel family, these are typically small-sized animals with short legs, thick furs and round ears. Mustelids are mostly nocturnal, solitary and are active throughout a year.
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Can you keep a stoat as a pet?
Check your locality's local laws - starting with your local pet stores, perhaps - this opportunistic predator is subject to canine distemper in captivity, as well as other diseases and parasites.
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How do you tell mink coat from muskrat?
Fox fur is longer than mink fur. Fox fur will also be fluffier and not hold to its position so easily. Mink will usually stiffly sit in one direction and not 'wave' so easily in the wind. Fox tends to have brighter colors like vibrant orange and red. Mink will usually be duller and colors like brown or black.
A badger looks much like a skunk. A badger does not have a white stripe running down its back, though. A badger might have a white stripe on the face and the rest of its body is dark brown or black.
Were there ever badgers in New Hampshire?
We just saw one tonight in our area in Derry NH 08/18/09 We got a good look at it and guessed it might be one and sure enough after we researched, we are able to confirm the sighting. Dick and Deb in Derry NH
What is a cousin of the weasel?
A cousin of a weasel is a mink and a ferret. If you want to find more cousins of a weasel just type in weasel to Google or use Wikipedia and type in Mustelidae which is the family of a weasel and More...
How many hairs per square inch on a mink?
A mink has approximately 350,000 hairs per square inch. A cat has much less, it only has about 800 hairs per square inch.
It can be, but it is only aggressive to protect and defend its territory some that any wild animal would do. it is true that most animals as small as a badger aren't as fierce but that's doesn't mean you should walk up to an animal like a weasel and annoy it. Yes you should be aware and cautious of a badger because they can be dangerous!
