The Weasel Family Mustelids are mammals that belong to the weasel family. The earliest mustelids appeared during the early Oligocene Epoch , roughly 35 million years ago.
Mustelids have well-developed anal scent glands wich produce a potent repellent smell.
They have 5-toed feet with claws. Most have a long body, small, rounded ears, small eyes, and short legs. Click on a mustelid for a printout of it. MINK Minks are small, short-legged members of the weasel family that live in wet environments. An otter is a playful marine mammal.