Polecats

Common Name:   Striped Polecat
Binomial Name:   Ictonyx striatus
Identification:   Small size. Long black and white hair. White hair in four stripes down the back. There is a white patch between the eyes, and one at the base of each ear.
Weight:   Males +/- 1.4 kg (3 lbs), females +/- 1.4 kg (3 lbs)
Gestation:   36 days
Young:   Litters of 1-3 (up to 5)
Habitat:   Found in all habitat types.
Diet:   Mostly insects, rodents and other small animals.
Red List Status:   Least Concern