Main Characteristics

Steppe Polecats are very similar in size and appearance to the european polecat, except their head and back are almost completely white.

Habitat

Steppe Polecats can be found in the steppes and semi-desert areas of eastern Europe and Asia.

Diet

Steppe Polecats mainly feed on rodents, rabbits, lizards, frogs, birds, insects and fruit.

Breeding

After a gestation period of 39 - 43 days, Steppe Polecats give birth to a litter of 4 - 8 young.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Steppe Polecat include:

Mustela eversmanii admirata
Mustela eversmanii amurensis
Mustela eversmanii eversmanii
Mustela eversmanii hungarica
Mustela eversmanii larvatus
Mustela eversmanii michnoi
Mustela eversmanii talassicus

Interesting Facts

Steppe Polecats are also known as:
Masked Polecat
Siberian Polecat