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Mustelids
Mustelids are a group of carnivores that includes skunks, martens, badgers, otters, and minks. There are about 67 species of mustelids alive today. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of mustelids.
What Are Mustelids
Mustelids have a slender body, a flexible backbone and thick fur that consists of a dense under coat and a less dense outer coat. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about mustelids including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other carnivore groups.
Black-Footed Ferret
The black-footed ferret 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.