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Mustela putorius

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Noun1.Mustela putorius - dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatenedMustela putorius - dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
fitch, foulmart, foumart, polecat
mustelid, musteline, musteline mammal - fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
genus Mustela, Mustela - type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels
ferret - domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits
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Casper, my daughter''s name for her albino ferret friend, was busy living up to his scientific name, Mustela putorius furo which translates loosely to "stinky little thief".
The Albino Ferret Can Be A Fun and Entertaining Pet by Lee Dobbins / Pets and Animals community
THE FERRET'S WILD COUSIN The Latin name for a polecat is Mustela putorius.
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