polecats

Skunks are sometimes referred to as polecats, but polecats are Old World weasels or ferrets.

The Albert Lea Tribune Staff 2010

Skunks are sometimes called polecats, because they resemble

Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

Skunks sometimes referred to as polecats are mammals best known for their ability to excrete a strong, foul-smelling odor.

Ferret frenzy « knitnut.net 2008

This is why skunks, zorilles also known as polecats and the African crested rat have independently converged on a similar pelage theme of black against white.

NYT > Global Home By NATALIE ANGIER 2012

This is why skunks, zorilles also known as polecats and the African crested rat have independently converged on a similar pelage theme of black against white.

NYT > Home Page By NATALIE ANGIER 2012

This is why skunks, zorilles also known as polecats and the African crested rat have independently converged on a similar pelage theme of black against white.

NYT > Home Page By NATALIE ANGIER 2012

The one thing that hasn't changed all that much is the repertoire, which remains firmly rooted in a pool of popular songs from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, which experienced singers refer to as "polecats".

The secret of barbershop: harmonise, project – and smile! 2010

And when I was young in Kansas, everyone called skunks "polecats".

Blogger News Network 2009

Other species suggested for reintroduction include cranes, elk, polecats and wild boar.

Biodiversity 100: actions for Europe Guillaume Chapron 2010

Ben, Tiffany, and their gang of near shape-changing Pashki mates are back, this time fighting off a rival gang of homeless kids - trained as polecats - who live in an abandoned London tube station ( 'the Hermitage') and who are under the thrall of one Martin Fisher.

Do Not Enter L. Lee Lowe 2008