Order Carnivora, Family Mustelidae
Range in Washington:
Eastern Washington.
Habitat:
Grassland and sagebrush, some forests.
Diet:
Carnivorous, especially rodents.
Habitats:
Excavates rodent prey, including hibernating ground squirrels.
Identification:
Striped head, powerful claws.
Total length: 50-85 cm; tail: 10-16 cm; mass: 5-11 kg.
