European polecat, mustela putorius.

European polecat

Mustela putorius

These photographs are of polecats which have been rescued by the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Hospital, Nantwich, Cheshire. A few photographs are of captive animals, but most were taken during a period of several weeks after they were released into the wild at a location in North Wales.

Polecat awaiting release at a location in North Wales, after being rescued by the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Hospital, Nantwich, Cheshire.

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Polecat awaiting release at a location in North Wales, after being rescued by the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Hospital, Nantwich, Cheshire.

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European polecat.

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European polecat.

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European polecat, which has taken up residence in a hollow cherry tree.

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European polecat, which has taken up residence in a hollow cherry tree.

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Pair of European polecats, which have taken up residence in a hollow cherry tree.

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Pair of European polecats, which have taken up residence in a hollow cherry tree.

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European polecat, which has taken up residence in a hollow cherry tree.

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Young European polecat, which has taken up residence in a hollow cherry tree.

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Polecats awaiting release at a location in North Wales, after being rescued by the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Hospital, Nantwich, Cheshire.

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Polecat making off with a dead pheasant.

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Polecat feeding on dead pheasant.

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Polecat investigating farm vehicle.

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Polecat investigating farm vehicle.

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Polecat investigating farm vehicle.

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European polecat.

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European polecat at entrance to the base of a hollow tree.

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European polecat at entrance to the base of a hollow tree.

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Polecat investigating farm vehicle.

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