Monday Mustelid #33

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African Striped Weasel, Poecilogale albinucha Gray 1864

(Apologies for the quality of the picture)

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Heh-looks like a hybrid between a gila monster and a skunk.

By DVMKurmes (not verified) on 13 Oct 2008 #permalink

Smells about the same.