poecilogale

• Существительное, обозначающее род мелких хищных млекопитающих, обычно известных как муйшонды, обитающих в Африке.

A noun referring to a genus of small carnivorous mammals, commonly known as muishonds, native to Africa.

proper noun

1. African striped weaselC2formal

   A small, slender carnivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its black and white striped fur and strong musky odor.

   Африканская полосатая ласка

   • The Poecilogale, also known as the African striped weasel, is rarely seen in the wild.
   • Poecilogale uses its strong scent glands to deter predators.
   • Researchers observed a Poecilogale hunting small rodents at dusk.