Galictis cuja

Features：Very lazy, rarely builds its own nest

Galictis cuja, like most species, is active at night or at dusk, though some also forage during the day. Many species use burrows dug by themselves or by other animals as their nests. Many are primarily terrestrial, and their slender bodies allow them to burrow into burrows to hunt, while some speci...

Vormela peregusna,Marbled Polecat,Flowery dog, stinky dog, horse Aihu

Features：The body is slender and uniform, the ears are oval, the limbs are short and thick, the back is yellow-white, with many brown or pink-brown spots, and the abdomen is dark brown.

The tiger weasel (scientific name: Vormela peregusna) is also known as the Marbled Polecat in English. There are 5 subspecies.The tiger weasel is alert, fierce, has a keen sense of smell, poor vision, and can climb trees. In spring and summer, it likes to move at dawn and dusk and at night. They sel...

Mustela tonkinensis,Tonkin Weasel

Features：The fur is soft and usually has no markings, and the tail is usually long, thin and pointed.

Vietnamese weasel (scientific name: Mustela tonkinensis) is called Tonkin Weasel in foreign language and is only distributed in Vietnam.Vietnamese weasel mainly forages during the day and moves quickly and agilely. Its vision, hearing and sense of smell are very sensitive. It feeds on small rodents,...

Mustela strigidorsa,Stripe-backed Weasel、Back-striped Weasel,Weasel

Features：A distinctive cream-colored stripe running from the middle of the nape to the front third of the tail

Stripe-backed Weasel (scientific name: Mustela strigidorsa) is also known as Stripe-backed Weasel or Back-striped Weasel in foreign languages. Its size and body color are similar to those of the yellow-bellied weasel, and it has no subspecies.Stripe-backed Weasel may be a diurnal species, mostly act...

Mustela subpalmata,Egyptian Weasel

Features：The skull is small and narrow, the snout is very short, the body is slender, the ears are round and small, and the limbs are short.

Egyptian Weasel (scientific name: Mustela subpalmata), foreign name Egyptian Weasel, no subspecies.The Egyptian weasel species population is thought to have occurred in northern and eastern Israel since the Ice Age, where there are traces of more widespread populations, such as fossils found at Shaa...

Mustela sibirica,Siberian Weasel,Weasel, yellow wolf, yellow skin, Huang Daxian, little weasel

Features：Its fur is brown or orange, and it can catch 6-7 mice in one night.

The yellow weasel (scientific name: Mustela sibirica) is also known as the Siberian Weasel. It is a small carnivore of the family Mustelidae and the class Mammalia. It has 12 subspecies and is commonly known as the yellow weasel.The yellow weasel is a nocturnal animal, especially active in the early...

Mustela russelliana,Sichuan Weasel、Lackedteeth Pygmy Weasel,Sichuan subspecies of Weasel

Features：Small, slender body, small ears, short and dense fur

Sichuan Weasel (scientific name: Mustela russelliana) is also known as Sichuan Weasel and Lackedteeth Pygmy Weasel. It was once a subspecies of Pygmy Weasel. It was classified as an independent species in 2003 without subspecies.Sichuan Weasel is fast and agile. Vision, hearing and smell are very go...

Mustela putorius,Western Polecat、European Polecat,European weasel, western weasel

Features：The back of the body has black fur, a white cheek, and black in between.

The forest weasel (scientific name: Mustela putorius) is also known as Western Polecat and European Polecat in foreign languages. There are 7 subspecies in total.Most forest weasels are solitary creatures, prefer to live alone, and have a strong sense of territory. They act alone, appear in pairs on...

Mustela nudipes,Malay Weasel,Barefooted weasel, Indochina weasel

Features：No fur around the sole pads

Malay Weasel (scientific name: Mustela nudipes) is also known as Malay Weasel in English. There are 2 subspecies. Specific habits are unknownListed in the 2015 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1-Least Concern (LC).Protect wild animals and stop eating game.M...

Mustela nivalis,Least Weasel,Silver mouse, white mouse, Japanese weasel

Features：The back is brown or coffee-colored in summer and the belly is white, while the coat is white in winter.

Least Weasel (scientific name: Mustela nivalis) is also known as Least Weasel in foreign language. There are 7 subspecies.Least Weasel usually moves alone. They often go out to forage during the day. Their hunting areas are generally fixed. Unless food is extremely scarce, they will not leave their...

Mustela nigripes,Black-footed ferret,Black-footed ferret, black-footed ferret, dark-eyed ferret

Features：The only species of mustelid native to North America

Black-footed ferret (scientific name: Mustela nigripes) is a small carnivorous mammal native to North America and the only mustelid native to North America, with no subspecies.Black-footed ferret is a burrowing animal. Alert, flexible, active at night. The territory is about 50 hectares. Generally a...

Mustela lutreolina,ndonesian Mountain Weasel,Javan weasel, Indonesian mountain weasel

Features：The upper body has reddish brown fur, the lower body is slightly lighter

Indonesian Mountain Weasel (scientific name: Mustela lutreolina) Foreign name Indonesian Mountain Weasel, no subspecies.Little is known about the behavior of the Indonesian Mountain Weasel. Other weasels tend to be solitary and nocturnal, interacting only for breeding or territorial disputes. Since...

Mustela lutreola,European Mink,European water mink

Features：It is one of the most endangered mammals in Europe.

The European Mink (scientific name: Mustela lutreola) is a medium-sized mustelid with a total of 7 subspecies.The European Mink is a wanderer, occupying rivers up to 15 kilometers in length and rarely using the same cave. Females usually stay close to their dens, unless food is scarce, in which case...

Mustela kathiah,Yellow-bellied Weasel,Mushroom wolf, pine wolf, little yellow wolf

Features：The tail is long and thin, and the front and rear toes and pads are well developed.

Yellow-bellied Weasel (scientific name: Mustela kathiah) is also known as Yellow-bellied Weasel in English. There are 2 subspecies.Yellow-bellied Weasel lives in caves, mainly occupying the holes of other animals as nests, and sometimes also makes nests in stone piles, cemeteries or tree holes. It r...

Mustela itatsi,Japanese Weasel

Features：The fur on the upper body is usually golden yellow, with a lighter color on the belly and a darker color on the face.

Japanese weasel (scientific name: Mustela itatsi) is a species of weasel in the family Mustela, class Mammalia, with no subspecies.Japanese weasel (Mustela itatsi) is a mammal in the family Mustela, once considered a subspecies of weasel. However, in 2011, studies of the skull morphology, body shape...

Mustela frenata,Long-tailed Weasel、Bridled Weasel、Big Stoat,White-browed weasel, greater weasel

Features：The face is black with regular white patches, and the ears are large, upright, and slightly triangular.

Long-tailed Weasel (scientific name: Mustela frenata) is also known as Long-tailed Weasel, Bridled Weasel, Big Stoat, and has a total of 42 subspecies.Long-tailed weasels mostly live alone except during mating season; they have sharp vision and hearing, and are quick to move. Once disturbed, they di...

Mustela felipei,Colombian Weasel

Features：It has a slender body, short legs, a short head, dark brown upper body and tail, and orange underparts.

Colombian Weasel (scientific name: Mustela felipei) is the second smallest carnivore in the genus Mustela.Colombian Weasel is a species that needs high conservation priority due to the threat of habitat destruction and loss. At least five field expeditions in six distribution areas in Colombia have...

Mustela eversmanii,Aihu, ground dog, two-headed black, black-footed ferret

Features：The body is cylindrical, with brownish yellow on the back and light brown on the sides.

The scientific name of the mustela is Mustela eversmanii, and there are 5 subspecies.The mustela usually moves alone. It is nocturnal, but sometimes it moves during the day or at dawn and dusk. It has a fierce temperament and moves quickly. It is good at swimming and climbing. Its vision and hearing...

Mustela erminea,Stoat、Ermine、Short-tailed Weasel,Snow weasel, short-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel

Features：Winter fur is pure white all over, with only the tail tip being black

Stoat (scientific name: Mustela erminea) Stoat, Ermine, Short-tailed Weasel, there are 37 subspecies.Stoats are nocturnal animals that start to be active at dusk, but can sometimes be seen during the day. Most of their activity ranges are closely related to the activities of their prey. They general...

Mustela africana，Amazon Weasel

Features：Dark brown stripes on abdomen

The scientific name of the Amazon Weasel is Mustela africana, and its foreign name is Amazon Weasel. There are 2 subspecies. The specific habits are unknown.Listed in the 2016 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1-Least Concern (LC).Protect wild animals and st...

Mustela altaica,Mountain Weasel,Rat

Features：They are not good at digging holes and often use the holes of other animals such as rats as their nests.

Mustela altaica (scientific name: Mustela altaica) is a small to medium-sized weasel with 4 subspecies.Mustela altaica is mostly active alone, active during the day or at night, and is more active at dawn and dusk. It lives in caves. It likes to live in caves, but it is not good at digging holes. It...