Family (Mustelidae):
* Ferrets: Domesticated weasels.
* Minks: Larger, semi-aquatic mustelids with webbed feet.
* Otters: Semi-aquatic mustelids with sleek bodies and webbed feet.
* Badgers: Stocky mustelids with short legs and strong claws.
* Wolverines: Large, aggressive mustelids.
* Martens: Tree-dwelling mustelids with long, bushy tails.
* Stoats: A weasel subspecies that is larger and has a black tip on its tail.
* Polecats: A weasel subspecies with distinctive black and white markings.
Physical Characteristics:
* Long, slender body: Many animals have a similar body shape, including snakes, eels, and some lizards.
* Short legs: Many animals have short legs, including rabbits, squirrels, and some rodents.
* Sharp claws: Many animals have sharp claws, including cats, dogs, and birds of prey.
Ecological Role:
* Carnivores: Many animals are carnivores, including lions, tigers, bears, and wolves.
* Small game hunters: Many animals hunt small game, including foxes, coyotes, and owls.
Behavior:
* Agile and quick: Many animals are agile and quick, including cats, squirrels, and monkeys.
* Solitary: Many animals are solitary, including tigers, bears, and mountain lions.
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