Mustelids - Family Mustelidae
Mustelids (Family Mustelidae) is a diverse group of carnivores that includes skunks, martens, badgers, otters, and minks. Some mustelids have a slender body and a flexible backbone. Mustelids have thick fur that consists of a dense under coat and a less dense outer coat. Members of this family have short ears and five toes on each foot.
Skunks and Stink Badgers
Family Mephitidae
Family Mephitidae
Black-footed Ferret - Mustela nigripes
The black-footed ferret (Mulstela nigripes) is North America's most endangered mammal. Black-footed ferrets have light yellow-buff fur and a pale underside, a white face, snout and throat, and black feet. They also have a black mask around their eyes.
The black-footed ferret (Mulstela nigripes) is North America's most endangered mammal. Black-footed ferrets have light yellow-buff fur and a pale underside, a white face, snout and throat, and black feet. They also have a black mask around their eyes.