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Weasels, Martens, Otters, and Skunks
(Mustelidae)

 

Tab 3
Tab 2
           

 

The Mustelidae is the largest family in the order Carnivora; it contains two to eight subfamilies, 26 genera and 71 living species. The family includes weasels, martens, mink, badgers, wolverines, otters, and skunks. The skunks are sometimes placed into the family of their own, the Mephitidae.

 

Guloninae    
     
American Marten (Martes americana)   American Marten
(Martes americana)
     
Fisher (Martes pennanti)   Fisher
(Martes pennanti)
     
Lutrinae    
     
North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)   Northern River Otter
(Lontra canadensis)
     
Mustelinae    
     
    Long-tailed Weasel
(Mustela frenata)
     
Mephitinae    
     
Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)   Striped Skunk
(Mephitis mephitis)
     
     
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