In this video, we'll explore the fascinating world of mustelids, a family of carnivorous mammals that includes badgers, otters, and weasels. You'll learn about the variety of different mustelid species that can be found in Britain.

There are seven mustelid species in Britain: weasel, stoat, American mink, polecat, pine marten, otter and badger. Species in the mustelid family typically have a long body, short legs and thick fur. All mustelids have scent glands (with the exception of sea otters), which are used to secrete messages to one another: this may be to mark a territory or find a mate. Most mustelids are carnivorous; however, their diets can be more omnivorous based on what’s available locally and seasonally. For example, small mammals often make up a large proportion of a pine marten’s diet, but in the summertime, fruits may also be on the menu.

Want to learn how to confidently identify Britain's mustelids? We've made a playlist for that... [ Ссылка ]

Check out our full mustelid identification guide to learn how to identify all 7 of Britain's mustelid species, including stoats, pine martens, weasels and otters, along with some top tips for successful trail camera placements for mustelid monitoring: [ Ссылка ]

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