The Marbled Polecat, Vormela peregusna, is a small mammal that is found in drier regions and grasslands of southeastern Europe to western China. Physically, the marbled polecat has a short muzzle and large, distinctive ears; they have shorter limbs with strong, long claws, and the fur around the face is black and white. They are most active during the morning and evening, and as their eyesight is weak, they depend on their well-developed sense of smell. The species are known to eat ground squirrels, voles, mole rats, house mice, and other rodents. There is also record of the marbled polecat taking domestic poultry like chickens, and stealing smoked meats and cheeses.
The Marbled Polecat has a body length in the range of 11.4”-13.8” (29-35 cm) and total weight of .7-1.5 lb (.3-.7 kg). Marbled Polecats have a shoulder height between 5.1”-6.3” (13-16 cm), body width of 2.75”-3.9” (7-10 cm), and tail length of 5.1”-8.7” (13-22 cm). The typical lifespan of the Marbled Polecat is between 4-9 years.
The Marbled Polecat, Vormela peregusna, is a small mammal that is found in drier regions and grasslands of southeastern Europe to western China. Physically, the marbled polecat has a short muzzle and large, distinctive ears; they have shorter limbs with strong, long claws, and the fur around the face is black and white. They are most active during the morning and evening, and as their eyesight is weak, they depend on their well-developed sense of smell. The species are known to eat ground squirrels, voles, mole rats, house mice, and other rodents. There is also record of the marbled polecat taking domestic poultry like chickens, and stealing smoked meats and cheeses.
The Marbled Polecat has a body length in the range of 11.4”-13.8” (29-35 cm) and total weight of .7-1.5 lb (.3-.7 kg). Marbled Polecats have a shoulder height between 5.1”-6.3” (13-16 cm), body width of 2.75”-3.9” (7-10 cm), and tail length of 5.1”-8.7” (13-22 cm). The typical lifespan of the Marbled Polecat is between 4-9 years.
