European Polecat

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:activity_pattern gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations Sharp claws for climbing
gptkbp:age 6 to 12 months
gptkbp:aroma gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:behavior Territorial
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Monogamous during breeding season
1 to 6 kits per litter
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:carnivore_type Mesopredator
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Temperate climates
gptkbp:color gptkb:Brown
gptkbp:color_variation Dark brown to light yellow
gptkbp:common_name Polecat
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol in various cultures
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
Small mammals
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator of small mammals
gptkbp:family gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Active forager
gptkbp:fossil_record gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Mustela
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:gestation_period 30 to 35 days
gptkbp:habitat Forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference Wooded areas
gptkbp:habitat_range Western and Central Europe
gptkbp:hair_color Dense and soft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European Polecat
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasional conflict with pets
gptkbp:hunting_technique Stalking
Dusk and dawn
Excellent climbers and swimmers
gptkbp:length 40 to 55 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
Up to 7 years
gptkbp:local_names Foumart in some regions
gptkbp:nesting_site Burrows or dens
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:related_species Ferret
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mustela_putorius
gptkbp:size 40 to 55 cm
gptkbp:skin_color Brown with lighter underbelly
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary except during mating
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Mustela_putorius_putorius
gptkb:Mustela_putorius_furo
gptkbp:tail_length 12 to 15 cm
gptkbp:territory 1 to 2 km²
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Growls and hisses
gptkbp:weaning_age 8 weeks
gptkbp:weight 1 to 2.5 kg
gptkbp:young Kits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4