black-footed or american polecat (mustela nigripes) on white background.

black-footed polecat american mustela nigripes weasel carnivore mammal isolated white background wildlife endangered species north america habitat conservation small animal fur slender agile nocturnal predator ecosystem wildlife photography biodiversity animal behavior cute nature zoology ecology mustelid endangered rodent control fur color social habitats natural terrestrial foraging feeding habits adaptations reproduction offspring research welfare species identification protection tracking history enthusiasts predator