Atlas des Mammifères sauvages de Wallonie (suite). Le genre Mustela L. en Belgique ; The genus Mustela L., in Belgium

The distribution and the present status of the polecat, stoat and weasel in Belgium are presented. At this time, these species are widely distribution all over the country and it seems that they aren't shortly threatened. Some original data on mortality causes are briefly discussed. Undoubtely, it appears that the major ones are trapping and killing by gamekeepers and road casualties, both accounting for more 70 % of the polecat's (n=96) and stoat's (n=45) losses and for 63% (n=101) of the weasel's ones. No information is available about possible death cases due to ingestion of poisoned baits.... Mehr ...