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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
VulnerableMaximum longevity: 8.8 years (captivity) Observations: One wild born specimen was about 8.8 years old when it died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Wikidata facts
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- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Vulnerable
- taxon name
- Vormela peregusna
- Commons category
- Vormela peregusna
- Commons gallery
- Vormela peregusna
- gestation period
- 59
- litter size
- 6
- longest observed lifespan
- 8.8
- habitat
- grassland
- short name
- V. peregusna
- taxon common name
- pegasti dihur
- has characteristic
- viviparity
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