Between Feb. & April male polecat activity increases as they disperse to look for females to mate. As a result, more polecats may be observed as road casualties. If you have seen a polecat, alive or dead, we would like to know about it: ➡️vwt.org.uk/report-a-sight… #CitizenScience

One more Polecat clip for the NationalPolecatSurvey this time from the number one Meirionnydd Mustelid hot spot that is Ganllwyd.

Help us to map the current distribution of the polecat! We're collecting sightings for our '24-'25 #nationalpolecatsurvey Seen alive or dead, send us: - location - photo/video (if available)/description of the animal vwt.org.uk/report-a-sight… #citizenscience #mammalsurvey

We aim to update current knowledge of polecat distribution in Britain. Our previous 2014-15 survey results (below left) showed an⬆️in polecat distribution from previous years, after it was nearly wiped out by the 1900's. Submit your polecat sighting: vwt.org.uk/report-a-sight…

It is polecat mating season, which results in a peak in road casualties as males move around & cross roads to find females. We are appealing for polecat hair and whisker samples for research. If you want to collect samples, email us: [email protected] Photo by Esther Burge

We'd like to know if you've seen a polecat this year! March sees a peak in polecat road casualties & so far around 40% of sightings submitted to us have been road traffic collisions. Report your sighting: vwt.org.uk/report-a-sight… #citizenscience #polecat #britishwildlife

We are collecting hair and whisker samples from deceased polecats. ✉️Visit vwt.org.uk/projects-all/n… for more info and our address. #citizensciencemonth #britishmammals #polecats #mustelids Photo: Esther Burge

Keep your polecat sightings coming! Big thanks to everyone who has taken part so far 👏 👉Report a polecat sighting: vwt.org.uk/report-a-sight… #citizenscience #mustelids #mammalsurvey #britishwildlife

An unexpected encounter! Polecats are usually elusive, living solitary lives in farmland & woodland, but they are adaptable - this one could be foraging city rats. Many are hybrids - polecats that have bred with ferrets! Differences in behaviour and fur colour can be clues.

We love seeing videos from your trail cameras, just like this one! If you see a polecat (alive, dead, recorded on camera) please share the sighting with us: Report a sighting – The Vincent Wildlife Trust (vwt.org.uk) Mammal Society #polecats #britishwildife

Looking forward to the #35EMC! Did you know there are different types of polecat species in Europe? Check out the #marbledpolecat, our European polecat's colourful friend!

Want to be a #citizenscientist? We're collecting polecat sightings, and samples of hair and whiskers... 👇 National Polecat Survey (2024-2025) – The Vincent Wildlife Trust (vwt.org.uk) #nationalpolecatsurvey #mustelids #polecats Vincent Wildlife Mammal Society

Young polecats are out and about, exploring and learning essential survival skills - like these (shared by Wendy Jackson). If you've seen a polecat, let us know: - Message us directly; or - Report a sighting online - The Vincent Wildlife Trust (vwt.org.uk)

Spot the polecat family 👀 Sightings are flooding in, particularly females with kits & adults carrying prey. Thank you for taking part in the Vincent Wildlife National Polecat Survey! Report your polecat sighting ⬇️ vwt.org.uk/report-a-sight… or Mammal Society Mammal Mapper app.

The polecat shares its long body shape with other mustelids - otter, stoat, weasel & pine marten. Its scientific name Mustela putorius eludes to it being the 'foul-smelling musk bearer' of the group! Report sightings➡️tinyurl.com/4uyj4t6x

We're collecting your polecat sightings to update the polecat's distribution #citizenscience Report a sighting – The Vincent Wildlife Trust (vwt.org.uk) #polecats #britishwildlife #mustelids Vincent Wildlife

We've hit over 500 records! Thank you for submitting your polecat sightings! We'll be collecting records until the end of 2025. Seen a polecat? We love receiving photos, videos or descriptions 🐾 ➡️Report a sighting – The Vincent Wildlife Trust (vwt.org.uk)