European polecat

The Western Polecat, a ferret-like mammal, lives in Europe and the Rif mountains. Known for its dark brown fur and pale belly, it has a distinctive face mask. This sturdy animal has a unique defense: it can spray a strong-smelling liquid to mark its territory.

• Its fur is dark brown with a pale underbelly.
• It has a face mask like a bandit.
• It sprays a foul-smelling liquid to mark territory.