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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 27 points 3 months ago (4 children)

? Looks like a ferret? Is that another name for a ferret? They're cute!

[–] Pipster@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Ferret is the name for a domesticated polecat! I think a ferret with black markings like that is referred to as polecat as well.

[–] DarkSirrush@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The dark markings are considered a sable pattern.

[–] Pipster@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 months ago

Aah apparently its more of a UK thing to call them polecats or poleys rather than sable

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