Steppe Polecat
Mustela eversmanii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae
About
The steppe polecat, also known as the white or masked polecat, is a species of mustelid native to Central and Eastern Europe and Central and East Asia. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution, occurrence in a number of protected areas, and tolerance to some degree of habitat modification. It is generally of a very light yellowish colour, with dark limbs and a dark mask across the face. Compared to its relative, the European polecat, the steppe polecat is larger in size and has a more powerfully built skull.
Fun Fact
A thin, white underfur appears on the body after three days, and the body length doubles, while the weight increases six-fold at up to 33 grams (1.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Preys on larger, steppe-dwelling mammals such as ground squirrels, hamsters, pikas and young or injured adult marmots.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance