Polecat (Marbled Polecat by And1)

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Marbled Polecat

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Author: And1

Keywords: real animals

Date released: Dec 6 2008

File Size: N/A

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Part of the Gobi Pack
The marbled polecat (V. peregusna) is a small mammal belonging to the monotypic genus Vormela within the Mustelinae subfamily.

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Marbled Polecat                And_1_Tigeriltis.ZTD                   uca: A2F21026 dated 6 December 2008

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Marbled Polecat

The marbled polecat (V. peregusna) is a small mammal belonging to the
monotypic genus Vormela within the Mustelinae subfamily. Vormela is from the
German word Würmlein which means "little Worm". The term peregusna comes from
pereguznya, which is Ukrainian for polecat. Marbled polecats are generally
found in the dryer areas and grasslands of south-eastern Europe to western
China. Like other members of Mustelinae, it can emit a strong smelling
secretion from anal sacs under the tail when threatened.Ranging in length from
29-35 cm (head and body), the marbled polecat has a short muzzle and very
large, noticeable ears. Limbs are short and claws are long and strong. While
the tail is long, with long hair, overall pelage is short. Black and white
marks the face, with a black stripe across the eyes and white markings around
the mouth. Dorsally, pelage is yellow and heavily mottled with irregular
reddish or brown spots. Tail is dark brown with a yellowish band in the
mid-region. The ventral region and limbs are a dark brown. Female mass ranges
from 295g up to 600g and males can range from 320g to 715g. The marbled
polecat is found from south-east Europe to Russia and China. Range includes
Bulgaria, Romania, Asia Minor, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel,Armenia,
Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan, north-western Pakistan, Yugoslavia, Mongolia,
China, Kazakhstan and north to the Altai Steppes in Siberia. In 1998 marbled
polecat was recorded on the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Marbled polecats are most
active during the morning and evening. Their eye sight is weak and they rely
on a well-developed sense of smell. Vocalization is limited and consists of
shrill alarm cries, grunts and a submissive long shriek.
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Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Desert; Location: China
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 95.
Preferred shelter: Rock Cave.
Animal can jump.
Animal can climb cliffs.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Thorn Acacia Tree, Palm Tree, Bamboo, Eucalyptus Tree
Hard Quandong Tree, Western Larch Tree, Joshua Tree, Red Gum Tree
Quiver Tree, Prickly Pear Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Thorn Bush
Yellow Fever Tree, Baobab Tree, Umbrella Thorn Tree, Tall Grass, Grass Tree
Paper Birch Tree, Himalayan Birch Tree, Western Juniper Tree
Himalayan Pine Tree, Sage Bush, Khejri Tree, Sigillaria Tree (DD)
Sand Bush (NA), Doum Palm Tree (NA), Senegal Date Palm (ES), Yucca Tree (ES)
Agave Cactus (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small, Desert Rock - Formation
Highland Rock - Large, Coniferous Forest Rock - Formation
Medium Desert Rock (DD), Medium Highland Rock (DD), Medium Savannah Rock (DD)
Termite Mound (ES), Small Desert Rock (ES), Large Desert Rock (NA)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 1-3 with 35 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 70 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 70 grid squares):
48 Sand, 7 Dirt, 11 Brown Stone, 4 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 70 grid squares):
6 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Tall Grass
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 6 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 70 grid squares):
8 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.

Elevation: Of the 70 squares, 2 nonadjacent squares should be elevated.