Words Related to Animals - Weasel-like Mammals
Here you will learn the names of weasel-like mammals in English such as "skunk", "tayra", and "meerkat".
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tayra
[noun]
a medium-sized mammal found in Central and South America, known for its slender body, dark coat, and omnivorous diet
fisher
[noun]
a medium-sized, carnivorous mammal native to North America, known for its sleek, dark brown fur, long bushy tail, and skilled climbing abilities
grison
[noun]
a small mammal native to Central and South America, closely related to weasels and known for its long body, short legs, and distinctive black and white facial markings
polecat
[noun]
a mammal that is dark brown in color and looks like a weasel, known for releasing an unpleasant odor while threatened
stoat
[noun]
a weasel-like mammal with a short tail and brown or all-white fur that mainly inhabits North Eurasia and North America
ermine
[noun]
a small carnivorous mammal with a slender body, short legs, and a long, bushy tail, known for its distinctive coat that changes from brown in the summer to white in the winter with a black tip on its tail
skunk
[noun]
a small mammal belonging to the weasel family with black and white stripes that can produce a strong unpleasant smell when attacked, native to North America
spotted skunk
[noun]
a small mammal with a black fur coat adorned with white spots, known for its defensive spraying behavior when threatened
pine marten
[noun]
a north American mammal which has a dark brown coat and a yellow throat, also known as American marten
mongoose
[noun]
a small furry mammal with sharp claws, long tail and short legs that feed on snakes and small animals, found in Asia and Africa
meerkat
[noun]
a small and social mammal, gray in color, with black markings and a long tail that feeds on insects, inhabiting Southern Africa
kinkajou
[noun]
a tropical mammal that eats fruits and has a long tail and large eyes, originated in Central and South America
wolverine
[noun]
a wild mammal of the weasel family with a long tail and brown fur that could be found in cold parts of Europe and North America
badger
[noun]
a nocturnal animal belonging to the weasel family with short legs and gray fur
otter
[noun]
a carnivorous mammal of the weasel family that is covered in brown fur, could be either aquatic or semiaquatic
ferret
[noun]
a slim furry animal with a long tail that is domesticated and is used for catching rabbits, rats, etc.
marten
[noun]
any carnivorous mammal that has a slender built, bushy tail and large paws from the weasel family, found in Northern hemisphere
mink
[noun]
a small semiaquatic wild mammal with a dark coat and long body, native to North America and Eurasia
honey badger
[noun]
a tough, fearless, and highly adaptable carnivorous mammal known for its aggressive nature, stocky build, and remarkable intelligence
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