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

sable [noun]

a small mammal like a weasel with dark brown fur, found in Eurasia

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

Ex: Despite its reputation for emitting a foul odor , the skunk is a shy and solitary creature , preferring to avoid confrontation .

a small mammal with a black fur coat adorned with white spots, known for its defensive spraying behavior when threatened

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

a wild, solitary, strong, and resilient mammal with brown fur and a long tail, typically found in cold regions of northern Eurasia, Europe, and North America

Ex: The thick fur of a wolverine helps it survive in cold climates .
weasel [noun]

a small carnivorous mammal with red-brown fur and a long slender body

badger [noun]

a nocturnal animal belonging to the weasel family with short legs and gray fur

Ex: Despite their solitary nature , badgers may live in social groups called clans , consisting of related individuals sharing a territory .
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

a tough, fearless, and highly adaptable carnivorous mammal known for its aggressive nature, stocky build, and remarkable intelligence

coati [noun]

an omnivorous animal with a long snout and ringed tail that is mainly found in Central and Southern America