Polecat Collection

Polecat - Young in a flowerpot
ME-1401 Polecat - Young in a flowerpot Putorius putorius Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable Mustela nivalis, Mustela erminea, Mustela putorius
5856464 Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable Mustela nivalis, Mustela erminea, Mustela putorius, Mustela putorius furo, Martes flavigula, Martes zibellina; (add.info.: Weasel)

Icotnyx striatus (Striped polecat or Zorille), 1773-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Icotnyx striatus (Striped polecat or Zorille), 1773-1780

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate XLIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate XLIV, c. 1575/1580

Polecat, Mustela putorius (coloured photo)
5987450 Polecat, Mustela putorius (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polecat, Mustela putorius)

Page 326. The Foumart, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670157 Page 326. The Foumart, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Evening outfit of cape in ermine and polecat fur, 1913
Evening outfit of cape in ermine and polecat fur over a long satin dress. Parure d hermine et putois. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in tailored suit with riding crop and bowler hat, 1913. Une Amazone. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

Woman in a cape of polecat fur with a fox fur collar. Manteau de Putois a col de renard. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Jan van Brock from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in dress with ermine ruffles, 1913
Woman in dress with ermine ruffles standing next to a chair. Robe a volants. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Jan van Brock from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et

The Polecat, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c
5304233 The Polecat, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c. 1920 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Stoat, Ermine, Polecat, Skunk and Mink or Minx
LLM457025 Stoat, Ermine, Polecat, Skunk and Mink or Minx by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stoat, Ermine, Polecat, Skunk and Mink or Minx)

European polecat, Mustela putorius, with eel in its mouth. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Striped polecat, European pine marten and sable
Striped polecat, Ictonyx striatus 1, European pine marten, Martes martes 2 and sable, Martes zibellina 3. Marte zorille, marte commune, marte zibeline

Golden lion tamarin (endangered, alpine marmot and ferret
Golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia, endangered 1, alpine marmot, Marmota marmota 2 and den, and ferret or polecat, Mustela putorius 3. Marikina, marmotte, marte putois

Letter I (chromolitho)
3626570 Letter I (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I. Illustration from Welt-ABC (Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, c1894).); © Look and Learn

Polecat
LLM460589 Polecat by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polecat. Illustration for A Handbook to the British Mammalia by Richard Lydekker (Edward Lloyd)

Geoffroys Tamarin, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999380 Geoffroys Tamarin, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

A Group of Poachers (engraving)
1045412 A Group of Poachers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Poachers)

Martens and weasel (coloured engraving)
997530 Martens and weasel (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Polecat, c1905, (1943). Creator: Archibald Thorburn
Polecat, c1905, (1943). From " Mammals of Great Britain and Ireland" by John Guille Millais. [1904-1906]. Published in " Wildlife of Britain, by F. Fraser Darling

Polecat (Mustela putorius), member of the weasel family, 1828. Its reputation for the strong smell from anal gland secretions is hinted at in its Latin name

Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Picture No. 11993249
Polecat - Scotland - UK Date:

Western Polecat UK summer

Polecat looking up at bird in tree captive May

The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper
Another ingenious idea from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson, the gadget king, for a cow and plate pole-cat trapper on the Catskill Mountains

POLECAT
(mustela putorious) This lucky European Polecat has just caught a lovely fat worm. Date: circa 1860

Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
Antique illustration of Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)

Teeth of Polecat

Polecat

AUDUBON: FERRET. Black-footed ferret, or American polecat (Mustela nigripes). Lithograph, c1851, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North

Western Polecat (Mustela putorius) baby, emerging from burrow, Surrey, England, July (captive)

Western Polecat (Mustela putorius) adult pair, standing on stump, Surrey, England, July (captive)

Picture No. 10783507
European Polecat (Mustela putorius putorius) Date:

Picture No. 10783510
European Polecat (Mustela putorius putorius) Date:

Picture No. 10783509
European Polecat (Mustela putorius putorius) Date:

Picture No. 10783511
European Polecat (Mustela putorius putorius) Date:

Picture No. 10783508
European Polecat (Mustela putorius putorius) Date:

Polecat (Mustela putorius), member of the Weasel family. Its reputation for the strong smell from anal gland secretions is hinted at in its Latin name

Polecat (Mustela putorius), United Kingdom, Europe

Medium group of European Polecats (Mustela putorius), illustration
Zoology - Mammals - Mustelids - European Polecats (Mustela putorius), illustration

Mink at experimental farm
Mink farming. Mink seen at a farm during experiments on domestication. These animals are a hybrid between the European mink (Mustela lutreola) and the European polecat (Mustela putorius)

Ferret - emerging from gutter hole in the street
ME-2512 Ferret - emerging from gutter hole in the street mustela Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Polecat - babies in hay nest
ME-2494 Polecat - babies in hay nest Mustela putorius Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Zorilla
LB-1388 Zorilla / Striped Polecat Ictonyx striatus Ian Beames contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Polecat - in barn
ME-2493 Polecat - in barn Mustela putorius Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Domestic Polecat Ferret (Mustela putorius x putorius furo) young, standing

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The polecat, also known as the European polecat or Mustela putorius, is a fascinating creature that often gets mistaken for its close relatives such as the weasel, stoat, ermine, ferret, marten, and sable. Picture No. 11993249 captures a young polecat playfully exploring a flowerpot with curiosity and charm. In historical references like Page 326 of "The Foumart" from 1810-17, we can see watercolor illustrations accompanied by manuscript text depicting this elusive animal. Its fur has been highly valued throughout history; an evening outfit in 1913 featured a cape made of luxurious ermine and polecat fur. A woman wearing a tailored suit with a riding crop and bowler hat exudes sophistication while embracing the warmth provided by her polecat fur cape with a fox fur collar. Not only prized for its beauty but also admired for its adaptability in various environments, the polecat has managed to capture attention across different contexts. In another image from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co. , we witness the striking appearance of this creature amidst other members of its family - stoat, ermine skunk, mink or minx. Despite being misunderstood at times due to similarities with other species within its family tree, there are distinct characteristics that set the polecat apart. With sleek features and captivating eyes highlighted in coloured photographs like Mustela putorius (coloured photo), it stands out among others. Whether it's seen roaming freely in nature or adorning fashionable outfits alongside humans throughout history – like one woman dressed elegantly in ruffled dress featuring ermine accents – the presence of the polecat remains undeniable. Its unique qualities continue to captivate our imagination and remind us of nature's diversity. So next time you come across an image or encounter this enchanting creature yourself remember.