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Predators
Mustelidae
Mustelidae · Mustelidae
The Mustelidae is a shy hunter with a slender body and nocturnal habits, perfectly adapted to forests and settlements.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length depending on species 25 to 55 cm, weight usually between 500 g and 2 kg
- Males and females
- Females usually somewhat smaller and lighter than males
- Sounds
- Hissing, squeaking and sometimes hoarse screaming when agitated
- Diet
- Hunts small mammals, birds, eggs, insects, also fruit and berries
- Offspring
- Once a year two to five young in late spring or summer
How to identify Mustelidae
Mustelidae appear slender and agile. Their body is elongated with short legs and a bushy tail. The fur varies depending on the species from brown through grey to almost black and is characterised by a silky texture.
Striking features include the light throat or chest and the narrow, pointed face with small, rounded ears. Their movements are smooth and swift. Depending on the season the fur becomes denser in winter, but usually does not change very much in colour.
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Where Mustelidae live
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