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Sub-Genus I.— Putorius. — Cuvier. —Two false molars 
above, and three below; the great carnivorous tooth below, 
without an internal tubercle ; muzzle short; fetid. 
Mustela putorius. — The Polecat, or Foumart. 
Plate X. fig. 3. 
Fur from the root pale yellow, towards the extremity bright 
brown ; small white spots on the head and muzzle. Length of 
the body one foot five inches; tail six inches. Inhabits the 
temperate parts of Europe. 
Mustela furo .— The Ferret. 
Plate X. fig. 2 . 
Fur yellowish.white; tail bushy at the root, and pointed to¬ 
wards the point; eyes red. Body fourteen inches in length ; 
tail five inches and a half. Inhabits Spain and Africa. 
There is a variety variegated with white, black, and fawn- 
colour. 
Mustela vulgaris .— The Common Weasel. 
Plate X. fig. 1. 
Fur reddish-brown above, and white underneath. Length of 
the body and head six inches ; tail an inch and a half. Inhabits 
most of the temperate parts of Europe and North America. 
A white variety is found in Sweden, Russia, and Siberia. 
Sub-Genus II.— Zorilles. — Cuvier .—Muzzle short; two 
false molars above, three below; nails of the fore feet strong 
and fitted for digging. 
Mustela zorilla. — The Zorilla. 
Fur irregularly variegated with black and white bands. In¬ 
habits the Cape of Good Hope. 
Sub-Genus III,— Martes. — One false molar more in each 
