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The Polecat Survey of Britain 2004-2006: A Report on the Polecat's Distribution, Status and Conservation by J.D.S. Birks, 2008-01
Black-footed Ferret: Black-footed Ferret, Steppe Polecat, Weasel, Mink, Polecat, Marten, Otter, Endangered species, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ... extinction, Meeteetse, Wyoming, Gestation
Stoats & Weasels Polecats & Martens (British Natural History Series) by Paddy Sleeman, 1994-05
The Distribution and Status of the Polecat Mustela Putorius in Britain in the... by J D S Birks, 1999
The Distribution and Status of the Polecat Mustela Putorius in Britain in the 1990s

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POLECATS
http//www.fishingin-wales.com/wildlife/mammals/polecat.htm polecatS IN CHESHIRE polecatS ARE COMING BACK polecats in Derbyshire
http://www.wessexferretclub.co.uk/polecats .htm

Extractions: SOME LINKS TO FERRETS IN THE WILD http://www.fishing-in-wales.com/wildlife/mammals/polecat.htm POLECATS IN CHESHIRE POLECATS ARE COMING BACK Polecats in Derbyshire ... http://www.dfg.ca.gov/hcpb/species/nuis_exo/ferret/ferret_issues_2.shtml THE HAPPY POLECAT STORY From the BBC. Polecats make a stealthy comeback from its Welsh retreat: The polecat reappears in Cheshire. By Environment Correspondent Alex Kirby One of the UK's rarest mammals, the polecat, is beginning to re-establish itself in parts of northern England. The species used to be widespread throughout Britain, but its numbers dropped sharply at the end of the 19th Century because of hunting and trapping. It completely disappeared from Scotland and most of England. But it retained a toehold in west Wales, around Aberystwyth. And now conservationists say the polecat is beginning to cross from Wales into England to re-establish itself in a few secluded spots. Over the last 10 years or so, isolated animals have been occasionally seen in Cheshire. Now the Cheshire Wildlife Trust says it has evidence of several polecats in the county. They are living in woodland at Little Budworth, near Tarporley, and in the Delamere Forest, not far from Northwich. The trust's polecat specialist, Becky Palmer, said: "We have been monitoring the slow return of the polecat in the area, and are keen to safeguard its recovery. It's vital that anyone who spots a polecat gets in
POLECATS 1
The Vincent wildlife Trust initiated a new polecat distribution survey basedmainly on road deaths. The survey led to increased research into the
http://www.wessexferretclub.co.uk/polecats 1.htm

Extractions: STATUS: APPEARS ON THE LONG UK BIODIVERSITY LIST Distribution In 1800 polecats were common and widespread in most of the UK. By the end of the 19th century numbers had dramatically dropped as the value of their pelts increased along with trapping by gamekeepers. Until 1920 they could only be found in a tiny area of Wales. Polecat distribution mapping began in the late 1950s, and their numbers have been increasing since this time, with a "front" expanding the polecat's range east from Wales. Today the polecat is well established in Wales and has re-established in the West Midlands. Populations derived from reintroduced animals can be found in Cumbria, the East Midlands, the west Highlands and central southern England. Biology Polecats are medium-sized, long-bodied carnivores, with distinctive black and white facial markings. They are predominantly nocturnal, and they tend to hunt on the ground, avoiding swimming or climbing. Polecats will prey on a wide range of species from hedgehogs to reptiles; rabbits, however, dominate their diet. Their preferred habitats are woodland edges, farm buildings and field boundaries, and their territories have a close correlation to local rabbit warrens. Threats Polecat populations were historically threatened by gamekeeping and fur trapping. The increase in game estates in the 19th century led to more persecution of small mustelids, as they were perceived to be competitors for game. These pressures have declined in recent years.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Polecat Project
Cheshire wildlife Trust is a charity that works to protect and enhance wildlifein the Cheshire region, we manage 45 nature reserves which help to protect
http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cheshire/proj_polecat.htm

Extractions: The Polecat Project The polecat Mustela putorius L.1758, is native to Britain. It is not actually a cat, but is part of the weasel family, the Mustelidae. It has a long body and short legs, with dark fur, especially dark on the legs and tail. The underbody fur is pale yellow, making its body slightly lighter in appearance, especially in its winter coat. The animal has a very striking set of facial markings which consist of light and dark fur giving the impression of a bandit's mask. Polecats are bigger than stoats or weasels, but are smaller than otters or martens. Sizes of adult males vary from 45-60 cm. long (females are slightly smaller). Although mainly carnivorous, the polecat has a varied diet consisting of voles, mice, rabbits and rats. It eats nearly as many amphibians as the otter and the mink and can produce a distinctive stockpile, or pantry, of dead frogs on the river bank. It is a nocturnal animal, which breeds in March-April. The female makes a nest in trees, piles of stones or heaps of hay, lining it with feathers, hairs and dry herbs. She raises her young with no assistance from the male. The young are born blind and hairless, they open their eyes at about 5 weeks old. Polecats can live in all kinds of habitat, but show a marked preference for wet areas and the banks of rivers. They are common near human habitation, especially liking farm buildings, dry stone walls, field edges, marshland and woodpiles.
Polecat
polecat The appearance of polecat ferrets can bear great similarity to the native This is an extract from the Trust s magazine Suffolk wildlife .
http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/suffolk/ca/si/retpolecat.htm

Extractions: //Top Navigational Bar III (By BrotherCake @ cake@brothercake.net) //Permission granted/modified by Dynamicdrive.com to include script in archive //For this and 100's more DHTML scripts, visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com Return of the Polecat The appearance of 'polecat ferrets' can bear great similarity to the native wild polecat from which they are probably descended. The two species are able to interbreed, which can also confuse matters. As the fur and facial colouring of polecat ferrets and true polecats can be almost identical, the main recordable differences are linked to certain skull measurements. If you ever wondered what the distinctive facial markings were for - it is thought to be a warning to predators that polecats taste nasty! In addition, their ability to produce a foul smell when threatened has earned them the name of 'foul marten'. A very exciting development in recent years is that the wild polecat has been expanding its range eastwards from its stronghold in Wales and the Borders and now is just a county away from Suffolk! Before considering what the arrival of the native wild polecat on our doorstep might mean, we ought to look back at the past. Polecats are thought to have become extinct in Suffolk sometime around 1900-1910. We know that in 1880 they were still present in the county, as throughout much of the British Isles, although probably in low numbers. Polecats were perceived as vermin and an early Act of Parliament encouraged their extermination by allowing churchwardens to pay a bounty on the corpses. The arrival of the (now illegal) gin trap in the mid-1800s also contributed to their scarcity, since polecats proved particularly vulnerable to this form of trapping.
Polecats At The British Wildlife Centre
polecat Mustela putorius. British wildlife Centre. A member of the weaselfamily (Mustelids), polecats were once widespread and common throughout mainland
http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/animals/polecat.htm

Extractions: The British Wildlife Centre Collection Polecat - Mustela putorius A member of the weasel family (Mustelids), polecats were once widespread and common throughout mainland Britain. Relentless persecution by gamekeepers up until the late 1930's resulted in extermination everywhere except for a small population in north Wales. They have since recovered and are now found throughout rural Wales, the Border counties and are spreading across the Midlands, South and into the South-East. They are solitary in nature and active throughout the year. They favoured habitat is woodland, riverbank and surrounding farmland. They will hunt by night or by day for small rodents, birds and insects using a keen sense of smell to locate their prey. They emit a pungent musky odour, particularly when threatened. The polecat is the ancestor of the domestic ferret and can interbreed with them. Origin: Native British Distribution Size: Male length: 55 cm plus 20 cm tail. Female length: 50 cm plus 16 cm tail - about the same size as a ferret. Description: Sexes alike. Fur long, almost black with purple sheen showing buff undercoat. White markings on face and ears.
CJS Weekly - Fieldwork / Wildlife Surveys
Pick up a polecat! Survey The Vincent wildlife Trust (VWT) and ourselves areusing road casualties to record the current distribution of the polecat in
http://www.countryside-jobs.com/cjsweekly/Vol_Surveys.htm

Extractions: Countryside Jobs Service Contact us Publications Information Other ... Help! CJS Weekly Fieldwork and Wildlife Surveys (online only) Click Refresh for the most recent version, then scroll down. Many conservation organisations appeal for volunteer surveyors to record and submit local sightings for a national wildlife survey. Taking part in any of these surveys will give you useful experience and also help to extend the scientific knowledge of a species, so vital for appropriate conservation management. Some include training in survey techniques and some may even pay expenses. Survey Organisers: For a free listing here (online only and not automatically included in any CJS paper publication), please email the details to CJS using the Contact Us button above. The first 50 words are always completely free of charge. Any additional words will cost 15p each, with a minimum invoice of £10. (NB: Please use one of our other CJS publications to advertise any paid job/s). Participants: If you are interested in helping with any of the surveys below, please contact ONLY the person, email, address or telephone number given in the advert. If you would like to carry out some survey work but don't yet have the skills, see our rolling programme of training courses in the
Polecat
2) Birks, J. 1993 The Return of the polecat. British wildlife Vol5 no3 Mustelid Heads. Courtesy of Vincent wildlife Trust. polecat FactFile
http://www.dbrc.freeserve.co.uk/html/body_polecat.html

Extractions: Written over ninety years ago, these words reflect the sad story of the decline of an attractive and distinctive predator from Derbyshire. Like so many of our rarer British species, it was due solely to the activities of man. Regarded as vermin and an undesirable pest, the polecat's downfall was brought about at the hands of the gamekeeper. It was shot and trapped in order to protect game animals such as grouse and pheasants, as well as poultry and even rabbits.
HCPB-California's Plants And Animals
A Local Biodiversity Action Plan for the polecat Cheshire wildlife Trust. polecats Are On Their Way Back - J. Birks, The Vincent wildlife Trust
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/hcpb/species/nuis_exo/ferret/ferret_issues_6.shtml

Extractions: My CA Search DFG CALIFORNIA'S PLANTS AND ANIMALS DOMESTIC FERRET ISSUES IN CALIFORNIA Introduction Table of Content Ferret Bibliography Population Estimates ... Native Carnivores Other Mustelidae Tables SOME OF THE OTHER SMALL MUSTELIDAE OF THE WORLD Species Links For information on any of the following species or other mammals, visit the site at the National Museum of Natural History, Mammal Species of the World, where you may search by the common or scientific name of a species (e.g, stone marten or Martes foina ) or of a group (e.g, weasel or Mustela Least weasel Mustela nivalis photo Mustela erminea - known as Stoat, Ermine, and Short-tailed weasel European mink Mustela lutreola Study on population biology of the European mink,
HCPB-California's Plants And Animals
The polecat Project, Cheshire wildlife. Link to information about European polecats. On the island of Mull off the west coast of Scotland,
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/hcpb/species/nuis_exo/ferret/ferret_issues_3.shtml

Extractions: My CA Search DFG CALIFORNIA'S PLANTS AND ANIMALS DOMESTIC FERRET ISSUES IN CALIFORNIA Introduction Table of Content Ferret Bibliography Population Estimates ... Ferret in the Wild World Distribution California's Concerns Native Carnivores Other Mustelidae Tables WORLD DISTRIBUTION OF WILD DOMESTIC FERRETS NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA EUROPE NORTH AMERICA Feral Ferrets in New Zealand New Zealand Index New Zealand has the largest population of feral ferrets of any country. Ferrets, the largest of the three mustelid species introduced there ( New Zealand Department of Conservation ), have had a severe impact on New Zealand's endemic wildlife. Search the New Zealand Department of Conservation web pages and recent press releases for information about ferrets ( Keywords ferret, ferrets)
BBC - Wales - Polecats
has spurred the Vincent wildlife Trust (VWT) and Mammal Society into action.In 2004 they launched a 3 year polecat distribution survey which will map
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/sites/wildlife/pages/polecats.shtml

Extractions: Polecats were common throughout much of Britain in 1800, but by 1915 they were hanging on for survival in their only remaining stronghold: mid Wales. Heavy persecution by gamekeepers was responsible for this decline in polecat numbers, and continued until they were no longer perceived as a threat. Without the pressure of persecution, polecats were able to make a gradual recovery. A survey by the Vincent Wildlife Trust in the mid-nineties revealed that polecats had re-colonised much of Wales. They had crossed the border to the Midlands and were advancing east. Mammal Society into action. In 2004 they launched a 3 year polecat distribution survey which will map further changes in their range. Because most polecat sightings are limited to road casualties, these will form the basis of the survey. By examining the bodies, or good photographs of them, the experts are able to distinguish between polecats, the closely-related feral ferrets, and their hybrids. If you spot one of these creatures then we want to hear about it. Find out how to let us know about
BBC - Radio 4 - The Living World 7/11/2004
Johnny Birks from the Vincent wildlife Trust is an ardent polecat seeker and hasbeen Vincent wildlife Trust polecat Distribution Survey 200406
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/livingworld_20041107.shtml

Extractions: nhuradio@bbc.co.uk LISTEN AGAIN Listen to 7 November PRESENTER BRETT WESTWOOD "The Living World is the next best thing to being there. Our contributors are skilled naturalists who are able to reveal those fascinating facts about animals and plants that you don't always find in books. It's like having a personal guided tour of the countryside, without needing to leave the house." It was once one of the rarest mammals in Britain, confined to a small enclave in the remote Welsh Hills, but nowadays it could be on your doorstep, or more accurately , squashed on your local road. Polecats with their chocolate fur and bandit masks have recolonised large areas of lowland England where they've spread thanks to a decrease in persecution.
Surveys: The Mammal Society
Pick up a polecat! Help with The Mammal Society and The Vincent wildlife Trust (VWT)polecat Distribution Survey 20042006
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/polecat_survey.shtml

Extractions: Who we are Join now! How to help Our Shop ... Contacts Surveys In this section Help with The Mammal Society and The Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) Polecat Distribution Survey 2004-2006 This survey, run by The Mammal Society and The Vincent Wildlife Trust, is using road casualties to record the current distribution of the polecat in Britain and identify any continued expansion of its range since the last survey (1993-1997). In the first year of the survey, true polecats have been recorded in 141 10 km squares in Britain. However, there are still several areas of the country where polecats are known to exist (e.g. areas of Wales, see map) but records from these areas are limited. If you would like to help with this survey and perhaps help fill in some of the gaps in the distribution of this species all you need to do is to look for dead polecats on the roads. What to do if you see a dead polecat on the road: Pick the body up - and keep it cool (ideally deep-frozen) Phone the VWT on 01531 636 441 (office hours) for instructions. You may be asked to photograph the body or to post it in packaging supplied by the VWT.
Alana Ecology Distribution And Status Of The Polecat In Britain
the findings of a new distribution survey by The Vincent wildlife Trust,polecat monitoring, recent studies on polecat ecology in Britain,
http://www.alanaecology.com/acatalog/Distribution_and_Status_of_the_Polecat_in_B
Striped Polecat | African Animals | Weasel | Wildlife Safari.info.
Striped polecat Habits and Distribution, with Maps, Images, Locations in SouthernAfrica and Parks. Other Mammals of southern Africa, with Elephant, Lion,
http://www.wildlifesafari.info/polecat_striped.html

Extractions: COLOUR: The overall body colour is black with four prominent pure white stripes running from the top of the head along the back and sides to base of the tail. The face, legs and underparts are black; the face has a white patch above the nose and a larger white patch on either side, between the eye and ear. The tail is mainly white but the black of the hair bases shows through.
Nebraska Game And Parks Commission - Wildlife Species Guide - Black-footed Ferre
Nebraska wildlife species guide. The closest relative of the blackfootedferret is the Siberian polecat that occurs throughout eastern Asia.
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/ferret.asp

Extractions: Habitat The black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) has been considered the most endangered mammal in North America for many years. Although it was probably never abundant, historically the ferret occurred throughout the Great Plains in 12 states and two Canadian provinces, from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains east to Nebraska and from southern Canada south to Texas. Ferrets were occasionally listed in fur company records from the upper Missouri River basin in the early to mid-1800s. The ferret was held in special regard by Native Americans, who used its pelts on headdresses and in religious ceremonies. The range of the black-footed ferret coincides closely with that of three species of prairie dogs on which the ferret depends for food and habitat. As the plains were settled and large tracts of prairie were plowed for farmland
The Distribution And Status Of The Polecat Mustela Putorius In Britain In The 19
The Vincent wildlife Trust, National Museums of Scotland and Status of thePolecat Mustela Putorius in Britain in the 1990s, The Vincent wildlife Trust,
http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-2795

Extractions: text only print sitemap legal Search News Jobs Publications About JNCC ... Reports The Distribution and Status of the Polecat Mustela Putorius in Britain in the 1990s Species Plants Invertebrates Mammals Tracking Mammals Partnership ... Species Library The Distribution and Status of the Polecat Mustela Putorius in Britain in the 1990s The Vincent Wildlife Trust, National Museums of Scotland This report presents the results of five years of survey and research work on the polecat Mustela putorius in Britain. This report presents the results of five years of survey and research work on the polecat Mustela putorius in Britain. The main sections include a review of previous distribution surveys, the findings of a new distribution survey by The Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) from 1993-1997, the development of a method for monitoring polecats, a summary of the relationship between polecats and feral ferrets, and a description of recent studies on polecat ecology in Britain. The work reveals that the polecat's recolonisation of its former range is continuing, and the report makes recommendations for conservation action. The polecat still has a restricted distribution in Britain due to past heavy persecution associated with game preservation in the late 19th century. Having been apparently common and widespread in 1800, its range was dramatically reduced to a main strong-hold in mid-Wales by 1915. The subsequent decline in persecution pressure was matched by anecdotal evidence of a slow recovery, although incidental mortality due to commercial rabbit trapping is believed to have limited populations until the mid-1950s.
UK Mammals - Winners And Losers?
Natterer s bat, Daubenton s bat, common pipistrelle, polecat, badger, âcommensal rodents element and the Vincent wildlife Trust polecat and Mink
http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3305

Extractions: text only print sitemap legal Search News Jobs Publications About JNCC ... Press Releases UK Mammals - winners and losers? Menu Press Releases Press Release Archive Annual Report 2004-2005 The Tracking Mammals Partnership provides some answers 31st March 2005 The first major report by the Tracking Mammals Partnership (TMP), 24 organisations with an interest in mammals, provides the first complete overview of changes in the UK's mammal populations and shows that there are winners and losers among native and non-native species in the UK. The TMP is currently monitoring population change for 34 mammals (including bats), over 50% of our UK land mammal species. UK Mammals: Species Status and Population Trends , explains that ten native species have shown increases since the mid 1990s, four appear to have stable populations and three have shown declines. Otter and roe deer populations have increased by more than 50% while water voles have declined by more than 50%. For eight native species, several more years of data are needed before it is possible to assess population change reliably. Six non-natives have increasing populations, two show no change, and one is declining. Plans are underway to introduce schemes to monitor the remaining mammal species over the next few years. The TMP has a programme of 17 schemes, some collecting information on a range of species, others dedicated to a single species, but the majority have something in common âthe data are collected by members of the public, including those who work in the countryside. Over 14,000 volunteers are currently taking part in mammal monitoring every year, carrying out over 140,000 hours of survey work, covering more than 16,500 survey sites across the UK, collecting the valuable data, which are then analysed to provide the population trends.
CT DEP: Fisher Fact Sheet
The name may have been derived from fitch, the European polecat, Alert andsecretive, the fisher is a rewarding sight to the wildlife observer.
http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/wildlife/factshts/fisher.htm

Extractions: Diet: Squirrels, rabbits, mice, voles, carrion, fruits, mast (primarily beechnuts), porcupines, birds, and frogs. Identification: Range: Southeastern Alaska to Hudson Bay, through Canada, south into the northern United States. Also, in the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming and the Sierra Nevada in California. Reproduction: In Connecticut, fisher have their young in March and April. The two to four kits are born with closed eyes and are helpless. The few accounts of natal dens indicate that tree cavities are used for birth and the early rearing of young. Only the female cares for the young. The kits develop rapidly and are weaned in four months. Both males and females are sexually mature at one year of age, but females will not bear offspring until age two. History in Connecticut: Interesting Facts: The fisher is a large member of the Mustelidae (weasel) family. Its name is inappropriate since, unlike the closely related river otter, fisher seldom eat fish. The name may have been derived from "fitch," the European polecat, a species familiar to early settlers who may have seen a resemblance or have mistaken the fisher for the polecat. In French, the pelt of a polecat is called "fiche," "ficheux," or "fichet," names which are similar to "fisher." Common names include fisher cat, black cat, and pekan.
Fortunecity - Down Page
Photographer unknown,taken from the Vincent wildlife Trust polecat Project.Granted, there is only one polecat described in the Redwall series,
http://tatooine.fortunecity.com/bester/296/polecat.html
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Extractions: The Mustelidae, or Weasel, Family is found worldwide except for Australia and Antarctica. Their body form is long and slender with short legs. They can be found in every type of habitat from Arctic tundra to tropical rainforest, and in both salt and fresh water. They are characterised by the presence of anal glands that produce a thick, oily powerful smelling liquid called musk. This liquid is used for scent marking and defence. Wolverine T Shirt The ultimate symbol of our wild areas! This ever cautious wolverine pauses to check his surroundings and see what's to eat. T shirt also shows track marks, so you can have a look for them next time you're in the woods! 100% preshrunk cotton, ash colour tee. 10% of all profits to The Wolverine Foundation. Adult sizes M, L, XL Item MT002 $15.00 US Add to Cart Adult size XXL Item MT002X $16.75 US Add to Cart Our top seller for six years running! Sea Otter and Pup They don't come any cuter than this - a mother holding her pup close to keep him safe! Mother is 17", pup is 6 1/2". Item MS003 $24.00 US Add to Cart FACTOID: This family contains the smallest carnivore species. The least weasel weighs only about 1.4 ounces, and measures about 8" long. Weasels eat about 33% of their own weight each day, which is the equivalent of a man eating 15 chickens!

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