The family of kunyih - predatory mammals

The family of Cuni unites a multitude of phylogenetically related species, but very different in adaptive features, body structure and lifestyle.

Most of them are small, although there are averages. Their body weight varies from 100 grams to 40 kg, and lengths from 15 to 150 cm. The body is massive, elongated and very flexible.

The family of cunies, more precisely its representatives,differs developed hairline. Color of the coat is diverse. There are monophonic, spotted, and striped. There are species with wool from below darker, and from above it is lighter. According to the seasons, these animals change in size and density.

Family of cuneys: representatives

All this family is divided into three subfamilies: martens, skunks, badgers and otters.

Let's start with the first ...

Subfamily of the marten

1. Weasel is the smallest animal with a thin elongated body. It is found where most of the rodents are.
2. Ermine. It looks like caress, but it's bigger. Another distinctive feature is the black tip of the tail. Propagates this fur animal of the family of cunies once a year.
3. Solongoi. He is bigger than an ermine. As a rule, representatives of this species inhabit the treeless mountains and plains of Central Asia, the East and China. Mating in the winter and spring. The gestation period of the female is about 33 days.
4. Columns. A fur animal with a dense body, whose length reaches 39 centimeters. The end of the muzzle is white, and near the eyes is a black mask. The tail is usually brighter than the back.
5. European and American mink. These animals live near the pond. They perfectly dive, swim. Mating, as a rule, in the spring.
6. Ferrets. There are three of them: steppe, black and black-footed. There is another species - the African ferret - it is the albinoid form of black. The largest of all - the steppe.
7. Dressing. A fur animal, living in steppes, deserts and semi-deserts.
8. Forest and stone marten. The fur of these animals is very dense and beautiful. In stone it is light, and in the forest - dark brown.
9. Sable. Outwardly it resembles a marten, only the tail is shorter. This animal is widespread in the territory of the former USSR.
10. Ilka - this beast is larger than the previously described species. Weight reaches 8 kg.
11. Harza is a strong beast with an elongated body. Its wool is smooth, rough, shiny.
12. Taira is a forest dweller of South, Central America and South Mexico.
13. Grisons. There are two types: small grison and griso. They live in wooded and open areas.
14. Zorilla inhabits the territory of Africa
15. Spotted ferret lives in North Africa
16. Wolverine is a small animal with a massive body, powerful, broad paws. Weight reaches 19 kg.

A honey-bear is referred to as a monotypic subfamily.

This large animal, whose body length reaches 77 cm. The trunk is flattened, massive, and the legs are thick and short.

The family of kuni is further subdivided into a subfamily of badgers.

Representatives:

1. Common badger. Distributed in the territory of the former USSR. The body length reaches 90 cm, and the tail - 24 cm.
2. The American badger. Body length is 74 cm, and body weight 10 kg.
3. Pork badger is common in South Asia. Inhabits the plains and mountains. Body weight reaches 14 kg, and length - 70 cm.
4. Ferrets badger bears the common name of three unique animals. They are united in the genus Helictis. They all have thick fur. They live in South Asia.

The family of cunis is further subdivided into the subfamily of stink.

Representatives:

1. The striped skunk dwells from Southern Canada to Northern Mexico. The body length is not more than 38 cm, and the tail is 44 cm. The mass does not exceed 2.5 kg.
2. The spotted skunk is common in Central America and the USA. The weight of the animal is not more than 1 kg.
3. The Patagonian skunk lives within South America. The length reaches 49 cm.
4. White-eyed skunk. Almost the whole body is covered with black hair, and the tail, back and end of the muzzle are white on top.

Still there is a subfamily of otters, to them concern: an ordinary otter, and also the Canadian, cat, Indian and others.

After reading our article, you briefly got acquainted with the amazing family of cunies.