European Otter vs European Polecat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Otter
0.7 m
Human
1.75 m
European Polecat
0.46 m
| European Otter | European Polecat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6–14 kg | 0.6–1.7 kg |
| Length | 55–70 cm | 35–46 cm |
| Top Speed | 12 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–12 yrs | 4–14 yrs |
| Gestation | 63 days | 42 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 3–10 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | River, Lake, coastal, Wetland | Forest, Wetland, Woodland, Farmland, Grassland, Heathland, River, Lake |
| Regions | Europe | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Mustelidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |