Striped polecat - Wikipedia
WEBThe striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus), also called the African polecat, zoril, zorille, zorilla, Cape polecat, and African skunk, is a member of the family Mustelidae that resembles a skunk (of the family Mephitidae). [3]
Zorilla | Striped Polecat - Discover Animals
WEBFor those of you reading this in North America, the zorilla (Ictonyx striatus), or striped polecat, may look like a skunk. But this striped, African weasel is a distinct species. With sharp teth and claws and a small stomach, the zorilla hunts effectively – and often.
Striped Polecat - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) - also called the African polecat, zoril, zorille, zorilla, Cape polecat, and African skunk - is a member of the family Mustelidae that resembles a skunk (of the family Mephitidae). The name "zorilla" comes from the word "zorro", which in Spanish means "fox".
15 Facts About Zorilla - Facts.net
WEBJul 15, 2023 · The zorilla, also known as the African skunk or striped polecat, is a fascinating creature that can be found in various regions of Africa. Despite its name, the zorilla is not a member of the skunk family, but rather a member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels, and badgers.
10 Facts About the Striped Polecat — And No, It’s Not a Skunk
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Striped polecats (Ictonyx striatus), or the African zorilla, are small carnivores that look like North American skunks but aren't. They're more closely related to weasels and have smaller, slender bodies.
10 Striped Polecat (Zorilla) Facts - Fact Animal
WEBThe striped polecat is a striped, carnivorous mustelid from Africa. It’s related to badgers and weasels and while it looks like a skunk and stinks like a skunk, it’s not as closely related as it may seem.
Ictonyx striatus (Striped polecat, Zorilla, Cape polecat, African skunk)
WEBThe striped polecat, also known as the zorilla, is a small animal, with long shiny black hair and 4 clear white stripes running along it’s back and sides, from the top of the head to the base of the tail. The body form is long and slender. The bushy tail is white with some black showing through.
Striped Polecat (Trip to zambia mammals ) · iNaturalist
WEBThe striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) - also called the African polecat, zoril, zorille, zorilla, Cape polecat, and African skunk - is a member of the family Mustelidae that resembles a skunk (of the family Mephitidae). The name "zorilla" comes from the word "zorro", which in Spanish means "fox".
Striped Polecat | Kruger Park - African Wildlife
WEBJun 13, 2024 · The striped polecat resembles the North American skunk and shares its pungent defenses. Their distribution in Southern Africa is extensive. Need Advice?
Zorille | African, Nocturnal, Omnivore | Britannica
WEBzorille, (Ictonyx [sometimes Zorilla] striatus), African carnivore of the weasel family (Mustelidae), frequenting diverse habitats. It has a slender body, 29–39 centimetres (12–16 inches) long, and a bushy white tail, 21–31 cm long. Its fur is long and black, white striped on the back and white spotted on the face.
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