European Polecat vs Stoat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Polecat
0.46 m
Human
1.75 m
Stoat
0.32 m
| European Polecat | Stoat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6–1.7 kg | 25–440 g |
| Length | 35–46 cm | 17–32 cm |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4–14 yrs | 1–7 yrs |
| Gestation | 42 days | 280 days |
| Offspring | 3–10 | 4–9 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Wetland, Woodland, Farmland, Grassland, Heathland, River, Lake | Forest, Woodland, Taiga, Mountain, Farmland, Grassland, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Mustelidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |