Mårhund - Bad news from Russia.

[ovenpaa]

I had heard of these but never seen one until this morning, apparently they originate in Russia and have got as far as Denmark. This one was taken by a dog last night. The local chaps tell me they are filthy things, very aggressive and will play dead. Lets hope they do not get as far as the UK. It is open season on them over here in Denmark right now as they are an invasive species.



Car keys for scale, this one weighs around 5kgs was in good condition and is possibly a juvenile, apparently they have recorded litters of up to 19. They are excellent swimmers and climbers and prefer woodland, they will eat anything including fruit, road kill, insects, birds and rodents.

[DaveT]

Looks like Dad was a Badger and Mum was foxxy!

[Robin128]

You'd have to stick one in it's ear first!

[Doz]

Bl**dy horrible looking thing...

[Robin128]

The cats wouldn't last long with that in the 'ouse.

[dodgyrog]

I saw one of them in Poland - nasty!

[bobbob]

We talking about the thing in the picture or the travellers from Dale Farm :?: :lol:

[dromia]

Definitely a relative of the Honey Badger.

[Robin128]

Just imagine Edna Birch with one!

:G

[ovenpaa]

Rumour has it they grow to the body weight of a fox but with shorter legs and tail and a lot more attitude, a fox will always back away from one of these things.