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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Mustelidae |
| Genus | : | Mustela |
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| Scientific Name | : | Mustela Putorius Furo |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 40cm - 50cm (18in - 21in) |
| Weight | : | 0.7kg - 2kg (1.5lbs - 4lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 25km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | : | 7 - 10 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Brown, Black, Tan, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Favourite Food | : | Mice |
| Habitat | : | Forest and grasslands |
| Average Litter Size | : | 4 |
| Main Prey | : | Mice, Rabbit, Gophers |
| Predators | : | Owls, Foxes, Badgers |
| Distinctive Features | : | Long thin body and large eyes |