The European Polecat, also known as the Ferret. For this species, during the mating season, females must have a “mate”; if they do not engage in mating, they will die in pain and swelling.
This is a medium-sized polecat with brown and black fur.
The European Polecat has the scientific name Mustela putorius furo. This species is medium-sized and features fur that can be brown, black, white, or mixed.
In female European Polecats, those that do not mate during their estrus will face fatal consequences. The issue lies in their reproductive organs. If not mated, the female’s reproductive organs will swell, eventually leading to infection and potentially death. Moreover, if these females go without mating, they will suffer from severe anemia, and their bone marrow will be damaged.
Additionally, the European Polecat is renowned for its remarkable skill in hypnotically dancing to lure rabbits (its prey). When spotting a rabbit from a distance, the ferret rolls and dances continuously to attract the rabbit’s attention, causing it to lower its guard, allowing the ferret to move in closer and pounce to kill the rabbit.
The European Polecat is a species that has been domesticated for ornamental purposes for many years.
