Mustelids are also common in Africa and South America.
The mustelids are a large, widely distributed and rather mixed group. Many are small, under 2.2 lbs., the smallest carnivores are mustelids, have a long body with short legs and are skillful climbers. All have five toes on each foot, with sharp, nonretractile claws. Sexual dimorphism is much less pronounced in badgers, otters and skunks. Mustelids have 28-38 teeth.