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The marbled polecat is a small carnivorous mammal found in parts of Europe and Asia that hunts small animals like rodents and insects. This species is notable because it is threatened by habitat loss and is classified as vulnerable, making conservation efforts important for its survival.
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- species
- P141
- Vulnerable
- P2974
- grassland
- P1552
- viviparity
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The marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) is a small mustelid belonging to the subfamily Ictonychinae. It is the only living member of the genus Vormela. Marbled polecats are generally found in the drier areas and grasslands of southeastern Europe to western China. Like other members of the Ictonychinae, it can emit a strong-smelling secretion from anal sacs under the tail when threatened.
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