Mustelidae

The family of Mustelidae is a scientific classification for some animals to denote relation to each other through evolution. These animals include, but are not excluded to, weasels, otters, and badgers. The females of many species in mustelidae have seasonal delayed implantation. This means that the embryo stops developing early on in the pregnancy, then resumes growth months later. This means that females can be pregnant while nursing a previous litter. Here is a list of subfamilies of Mustelidae:


 * Lutrinae
 * Taxiinae
 * Mellivorinae
 * Melinae
 * Helictidinae
 * Guloninae
 * Mustelinae
 * Ictonychinae

Religion & Impact
In New Ageism and Daemonism many members of mustelidae are noted for their bravery, aggression, and sometimes intelligence; as exhibited by many (but likely not all) members of their family.

In the book series His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman the character Pantalaimon is a daemon, a spirit animal shapeshifter. As a daemon he chooses forms that match the personality and circumstances of him and his human. He transforms into a few different members of mustelidae.