Mustelidae Collection

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) walking over snow, Kamchatka, Far East Russia, April 2008

Pine marten (Martes martes) juvenile, climbing pine tree in woodland, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, July

Stoat, Ermine or Short-tailed weasel -Mustela erminea-, winter fur, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Mustela nivalis, least weasel
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) with forelegs raised, Sitka Sound, Alaska, USA, August

Sable (Martes zibellina) in tree, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. November

Stoat (Mustela erminea), UK, July. 2020VISION Book Plate. Did you know? There are 37 subspecies of stoat around the world

Pine marten (Martes martes) reflected in water, Ardnamurchan Peninsula, west coast of Scotland, UK. Highly commended in the Mammals category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA)

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) looking out of hole on woodland floor with snowdrops, Sheffield, England, UK

Pine marten (Martes martes) climbing Scots pine tree, Scotland, UK. May

Pine marten (Martes martes) portrait, Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Scotland, August. Highly commended in the Portrait category of the BWPA (British Wildlife Photography Awards) Competition 2016

Badger (Meles meles) adult, backlit at sunset, scratching its ears, Derbyshire, UK, May. Winner of the Animal Behaviour category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

Badger (Meles meles) cub amongst long grass, Dorset, England, UK, July

Yellow-throated marten, artwork C016 / 5897
Yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula). Plate from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) Glacier National Park, MT
Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela Frenata) Glacier National Park, Montana

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) looking out a hole in an old wall. Loch Awe, nr Oban, Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SpecialistStock

A badger
5308478 A badger.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a badger. Badgers are short-legged omnivores in the family Mustelidae, which also includes the otters, polecats, weasels, and wolverines)

Mellivora capensis (Honey-badger), 1773-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mellivora capensis (Honey-badger), 1773-1780

Icotnyx striatus (Striped polecat or Zorille), 1773-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Icotnyx striatus (Striped polecat or Zorille), 1773-1780

Weasel (Mustela erminea) in winter coat, running through deep snow, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe. February

Pine marten (Martes martes) standing on hind legs, Vosges, France

Giant River Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) feeding on Striped Catfish or Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) amongst water hyacinth. Tributary off the Cuiaba River, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil

Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica) standing in snow. Jiudingshan Nature Reserve, Mao Country, Sichuan Province, China. November

Giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) resting on fallen tree trunk above Cuiaba River. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) eating a catfish. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Stoat (Mustela erminea) Creux du Van, Jura Suisse, Switzerland, September

Badger (Meles meles), cub pulling the ear of sibling, June, Scotland, UK. August

Tayra (Eira barbara) climbing in a tree in rainforest habitat with fern covered trees, Bellavista private reserve, Mindo cloud forest area, Ecuador, July

Spotted necked otters (Hydrictis maculicollis), Chobe River, Botswana, September

European otter (Lutra lutra) two at waters edge, one shaking off water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, October

European otters (Lutra lutra) feeding at water?s edge with splashing water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, January

RF- North American river otter (Lutra canadensis) captive, occurs in North America

Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) holding onto a branch in a lagoon off the Paraguay River, Taiama Reserve, western Pantanal, Brazil, South America

Oriental small clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) underwater, captive

Asian / Oriental short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) looking out of water with mouth open, Captive, Vulnerable species

Pine marten (Martes martes) foraging in Pine (Pinus sp) woodland at night. Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Eurasian badger (Meles meles), two foraging in Pine (Pinus sp) woodland. Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Badger (Meles meles) emerging through gateway in wall at night. In urban area, Sheffield, England, UK. October 2018

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) group of four resting among sea ice, Alaska, USA, June

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Badger walking in a grassland showing its long claws which it uses for digging holes

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Badger standing in the sagebrush with mosquitoes attacking its head in Summer

Japanese sable (Martes zibellina) resting in tree, Kamchatka, far east Russia, May

Japanese sable (Martes zibellina) foraging on snow, Kamchatka, far east Russia, May

Marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) Stavropol, Russia. December

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Mustelidae: From Playful Pine Martens to Elusive Wolverines" A young Pine marten (Martes martes) fearlessly scales a towering pine tree in the enchanting woodlands of Beinn Eighe, showcasing its impressive climbing skills. In the snowy landscapes of Kamchatka, Far East Russia, an elusive Wolverine (Gulo gulo) gracefully treads over pristine snow, embodying strength and resilience in its natural habitat. The Stoat, also known as Ermine or Short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea), dons its winter fur coat amidst the picturesque Allgau region in Bavaria, Germany – a true symbol of adaptability to changing seasons. With forelegs raised high in a playful gesture, a charming Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) basks under the warm August sun in Sitka Sound, Alaska – reminding us of their endearing nature and love for water. Meet the smallest member of this diverse family - Mustela nivalis or least weasel - with its sleek body and curious gaze that captures hearts wherever it roams. Talisker's Otter Study II showcases an artist's exquisite talent capturing every detail of this charismatic creature on paper - celebrating the beauty and gracefulness that defines otters like no other. Witness a majestic Sable (Martes zibellina) perched atop a tree branch against Siberia's November backdrop; its luxurious fur prized for centuries as one of nature's most coveted treasures. Caught on camera during 2020VISION project, a stoat (Mustela erminea) captivates viewers with its captivating gaze from within UK's lush countryside during July – highlighting their vital role in our ecosystem.